Procurement Intern (m/f/d)

Praktikum/Werkstudium, Vollzeit · Hybrid

Role description

In this role you will support sourcing activities, assist in supplier research, and help analyze market trends to strengthen our global supply network. Working closely with experienced procurement professionals and cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Quality), you will learn how to align purchasing decisions with technical requirements and business objectives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in strategic sourcing, negotiation, purchase ordering and supplier management while building a foundation for a future career in procurement.

Your Mission

Operational stability: control product availability and place purchase orders for required raw materials
Financial management: analyze commercial terms, pricing, and long-term agreements to secure competitive advantages
Internal collaboration: collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Sales, Quality, etc.) to align sourcing decisions with technical and innovation requirements
Supplier management: manage relationships with suppliers to foster partnerships that support growth and reliability
Cross-team processes: improve processes within the Procurement team and between departments

Minimum Qualifications

Studies related to Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Procurement, or equivalent practical experience
Business-level communication skills in English (minimum B2)

Preferred Qualifications

Curiosity about global sourcing and supplier relationships
Excitement for flavor, food, or ingredient industry
Strong analytical skills
Ability to learn quickly and contribute to process improvements
Excellent communication skills

Why you'll love working here

Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
30 days paid vacation per year
Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
Free parking right outside the door
Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office

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About us

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.

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