Procurement Intern

At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good. We place our people at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. To achieve this, we live by four behaviors. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate. Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Nespresso team- Reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become.

Position Snapshot

Location: Switzerland, Vevey or Romont

Company: Nespresso

Act. Rate: Full-Time

Type of contract: Internship, 6 months

What we offer at Nespresso

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way

Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration

A culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where individuality is celebrated, and you can be the real you!

Quality and sustainability at the core of who we are and a critical vision of driving positive change

The opportunity to be part of a B Corp certified company and one of the world’s most trusted brands

Position Summary

As a Procurement Intern you will be part of a Category procurement team and report directly to the Group Manager. You will collaborate with Category managers to support them in implementing the sourcing strategy. You will liaise internally with stakeholders across multiple functions to prepare the sourcing events and their assessment. Your role involves activities such as negotiation and tender preparation; analysis of spend, market trends and cost breakdown; preparation of presentations, management of the Procure2Pay platform, onboarding of new suppliers.

A Day in the Life of a Procurement Intern

• Define, communicate and run strategy on allocated categories to ensure business needs (cost reduction, business evolution, carbon footprint reduction)
• Provide the Global Category Manager with information and requirements gathered through the daily business and report to him/her on a regular basis
• Proactively understand the business needs and requirements within the assigned scope for functional and plant level requirements in Nespresso
• Carry out as directed any data retrieval, analysis and representation required, mapping how ordering (S2P) and channels work within the locations serviced, and identify improvements to be targeted
• Interface with suppliers as required to help with any supplier development, or supplier switch out activities as directed by category and sourcing teams
• Work with Category managers to integrate sourcing plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes as required
• Provide information and support to ensure robust Business Continuity Plan (e.g. Prioritized list of materials for risk analysis, input for criteria for risk analysis)

What will make you successful

• Master's degree student or recent graduate in administration, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business, finance, or economics
• Strong knowledge and understanding of procurement principles and practices
• Familiarity with supply chain management and its various components, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationship management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to analyze market trends, financial data, and make informed decisions
• Proficiency in data analysis and technology tools, such as Excel and procurement software
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

At Nespresso, we’ve built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you’ll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.