Procurement Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the IMEA toll manufacturing procurement strategy.
• Lead toll manufacturer consolidation initiatives to optimize the supplier base and leverage regional spend.
• Identify and implement raw material and packaging optimization opportunities to deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct regular price reviews, validations, and approval processes to ensure pricing competitiveness and compliance.
• Collaborate with toll manufacturing partners to identify, evaluate, and qualify alternative raw material sources that improve cost competitiveness and supply security.
• Provide sourcing recommendations and guidance on procurement channels, including third-party suppliers and intercompany sourcing options.
• Partner with the Regional Tolling Manager to develop and execute strategic sourcing projects, cost-reduction initiatives, and supply continuity plans.
• Monitor supplier performance, support contract compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the toll manufacturing network.
• Support supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and governance activities to ensure alignment with procurement policies and business requirements.
• Build strong relationships with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance teams to support business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in contract/toll manufacturing procurement within the chemical, industrial, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors.
• Knowledge of sourcing, supplier consolidation, and should-cost analysis.
• Experience working across multiple countries within the IMEA region.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic level of experience/knowledge in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Basic experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, procurement systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a regional, cross-functional environment.
• Experience in contract/toll manufacturing procurement within the chemical, industrial, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors.
• Knowledge of sourcing, supplier consolidation, and should-cost analysis.
• Experience working across multiple countries within the IMEA region.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) is an advantage.