ABOUT THE JOB
Are you eager to join a diverse and passionate team with focus on sustainability, quality and efficiency? Are you a data-driven person with strong analytical skills and are you able to manage projects with internal and external stakeholders? Join our Procurement First Diet Team (babyfood) as of September/October 2026 at our office in Hoofddorp, NL!
You will be part of the Global Cycles & Procurement organization of Danone within the department responsible for the global sourcing of First Diet ingredients (babyfood).
You will become part of a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals aiming to source the required products, focus on the development of suppliers to meet the right level of food and quality requirements, and drive cost efficiency, innovation, service level and sustainability with Global suppliers.
Our culture is all about the open sourcing of ideas, transparent communication, and championing the diversity of individual thought, while working together to develop solution-oriented strategy.
You will work closely with buyers in the team, including buyers located in France and Poland and a buyer in the Hoofddorp, NL office, where you will be based.
Your main tasks will be:
Supporting Fruit & Vegetables and Cereals portfolio (80%):
- Support buyers for tenders and for sourcing new suppliers for specific ingredients
- - Support buyers with project management (securization, saving, sustainability...)
- - Support buyers to mitigate out-of-stock risks on ingredients
- - Support buyers with operational tasks such as contract reviews with suppliers, contract modifications, etc.
- - Support buyers with legal risk assessment and GTCP/contract signature
Transversal topics (20%):
- Legal: coordinate the legal assessment for the team, making sure risks are evaluated properly and actions are prioritized
- - Business Continuity Plan: update the internal tool based on inputs from buyers to ensure correct materials risk categorization and monitor the mitigation plan
ABOUT YOU
You are a Bachelor/Master student in Business Engineering, Supply Chain or Procurement with excellent and proven Excel skills. We are searching for a candidate with strong analytical skills, who's able to easily connect with people and work autonomously. Your eye for detail and logical mindset allows you to spot critical information in the data provided, supporting you in gathering useful insights that can be transformed into solutions. You are a fast learner, team player, have positive energy and the ability to prioritize to always meet deadlines. You are not afraid to challenge situations and bring your own ideas forward in order to act proactively in a fast-paced environment.
Compulsory requirements:
- Enrolled as a Bachelors/Masters student during the whole internship period
- - You are an EU citizen or a non-EU citizen studying at a university in the Netherlands
- - In the case of non-EU citizens, a 3-party internship agreement signed by your university is mandatory
ABOUT DANONE
Working at Danone is a unique experience. It's fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it's packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.
We're proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
We Offer
In addition to gaining invaluable hands-on experience at a large multinational organization, we offer:
- A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship)
- - Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day
- - A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel
- - Hybrid working environment allowing for desired flexibility
- - Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events
- - International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL
- - Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands
What's Next
Hit the "apply" button before the application deadline of 13 August 2026. Need more information? Contact Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via eugenia.bouzas@danone.com
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
