Job Description
About the role
Do you want to gain valuable, hands-on experience in strategic sourcing and procurement within a global materials science leader? Avery Dennison is seeking two highly motivated and detail-oriented Indirect Procurement Interns to join our team at our European Headquarters in Oegstgeest.
This internship provides a unique opportunity to learn from the ground up, working closely with our experienced Category Managers and supporting various aspects of the indirect procurement process. This internship is scheduled to start on the 1st of September for a duration of 6 months. The role requires a minimum commitment of 2 days per week on-site at our Oegstgeest office, with the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.
We are looking for two interns to focus on specific spend categories:
Intern 1: Focused on the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), Facility, and Freight categories.
Intern 2: Focused on the Utility, Packaging, and Professional Services categories.
Key Responsibilities
While each intern will have a primary category focus, both will support ad-hoc categories and general regional procurement activities:
Strategic Sourcing & Category Support
RFP Execution: Support Category Managers in the end-to-end RFI/RFQ/RFP (Request for Information/Quote/Proposal) process.
Bid Analysis: Perform quantitative evaluations of supplier proposals, using TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) models to compare pricing, service levels, and sustainability impacts.
Market Intelligence: Conduct research on market trends, supplier landscapes, and macroeconomic factors to provide data-driven insights for category sourcing strategies.
Contract Management & Legal Support
Negotiation Support: Assist in drafting commercial terms and participating in negotiation sessions for ad-hoc categories and spot-buy requests.
Workflow Coordination: Manage the internal contract approval lifecycle, ensuring alignment and seamless communication between Legal, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders.
Compliance & Archiving: Maintain the integrity of our contract repositories, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and tracking upcoming renewals to prevent service gaps.
Operational Execution: Facilitate the "Procure-to-Pay" process by creating and managing ad-hoc Purchase Orders (POs) within the SAP Ariba system.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Spend Analysis: Extract, clean, and analyze procurement data to generate category spend reports, identifying potential savings opportunities or tail-spend irregularities.
Visualized Dashboards: Develop and maintain interactive dashboards (using Google Sheets or Looker Studio) to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as supplier performance, savings tracking, and contract expiries.
Qualifications
Required:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study for the entire duration of the internship.
Currently enrolled at a Dutch university.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English (written and verbal).
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite, particularly Excel/Google Sheets (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation).
Skills you need to succeed:
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights.
A proactive "can-do" attitude, high attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced, multicultural corporate environment.
Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn new systems (such as SAP Ariba) and procurement methodologies.
Additional Information
What We Offer
We believe in nurturing talent and providing a platform where your ideas matter. When you join us, you can look forward to:
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Competitive Compensation: A monthly allowance of €550 (based on full-time hours).
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Travel Coverage: Commuting allowance (if applicable).
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Professional Growth: Access to specific training programs designed to sharpen your skills throughout your internship.
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Global Culture: A collaborative, international environment where you are given real responsibility and the space to explore your potential.
Important Application Details
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Language: We only consider applications submitted in English.
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Enrollment: You must be currently enrolled at a Dutch university for the entire duration of your internship.
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Direct Applicants Only: We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes. Please apply directly using your personal email address.
Why join Avery Dennison
We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG, apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands, founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-...
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation via [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
