Procurement Intern (Indirect Procurement)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Hybrid work with 60% of the week in the office and 40% from home. Relocation to the Netherlands is required if not already based there. EU working rights are required; hirify.global does not provide a working permit.

Allowance: €625 per month for 40 hours per week, plus travel expense reimbursement and work-from-home equipment support.

Company

Global food company with iconic and emerging food and beverage brands, focused on innovation, responsible practices, and shaping the future of the food industry.

What you will do

• Support indirect procurement projects covering marketing, sales, IT, and sea freight.
• Assist with sourcing, contracting, supplier communications, and buyer negotiations.
• Perform portfolio market analysis and support buyer financial reporting.
• Help category leads and buyers with contract management, invoice resolution, supplier queries, and purchase order approvals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including R&D and Food Safety Quality.
• Update and maintain the purchasing database.

Requirements

• Enrolled at a European university for the full internship period, currently completing a Master’s degree or the final stage of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred studies in Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• Intermediate Excel skills and strong PowerPoint presentation abilities.
• Good written and spoken English.
• EU citizenship or enrollment at a university in the Netherlands is required for work eligibility.
• Proactive, curious, analytical, collaborative, and able to communicate with senior management.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Power BI.
• Interest in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, commercial strategy, or project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Six- to six-and-a-half-month internship starting in January 2027, based on 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid schedule with 60% office work and 40% remote work.
• Company-provided laptop and full reimbursement of travel expenses to the office.
• Reimbursement to improve the work-from-home environment.
• Access to tailored training, senior leadership exposure, and a close intern community.

Hiring process

• CV selection based on eligibility requirements.
• Online Pymetrics assessment and video interview.
• Screening interview via Microsoft Teams followed by a hiring manager interview.
• The recruitment process can take approximately 4–6 weeks.