Procurement Internship – Nestlé Benelux

Are you a motivated and analytical student who enjoys working with people and data? At Nestlé Benelux, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to real procurement projects within an international environment and gain valuable hands-on experience in supplier management, sustainability and strategic sourcing.

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company, with one clear purpose: Good food, good life. With brands such as Purina, Maggi, KitKat and Nescafé, we strive every day to make life healthier and better. Working at Nestlé means contributing to a better future at the table and beyond.

What will you do?

At the Benelux Procurement department  -  part of the Supply Chain Operations Netherlands division – we handle the purchase of all raw materials, packaging and services necessary for our products and operations. As a Procurement Intern, you’ll join a dynamic and experienced team based at our head office in Amstelveen, and work closely with the Global Procurement team.

Starting February 1, 2027, you will take on a variety of responsibilities that allow you to grow your skills and make a real impact.

Your tasks will include:

• Driving sustainability initiatives by coordinating the roll-out of the Sustainable Sourcing Audit (SSA) program across key suppliers;
• Supporting strategic buyers in developing and implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks and activities;
• Enhancing procurement performance through KPI tracking, compliance monitoring and identifying improvement opportunities;
• Participating in international procurement projects, working alongside strategic buyers on cross-functional initiatives, contributing to sourcing strategies and supplier collaborations.

This internship will allow you to experience how procurement connects business strategy with operational execution  from sustainability and supplier management to innovation and efficiency improvement.

Who are you?

You are action-oriented, detail-focused and eager to learn. You take initiative, think critically and like to structure your work in a clear and organized way. You’re comfortable communicating with different stakeholders and enjoy taking ownership of your projects.You bring:

• You are a Bachelor’s, Master’s or HBO/WO student;
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken;
• Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus;
• A critical and open mindset, able to challenge the status quo and propose improvements;
• Affinity with sustainability, procurement and FMCG;
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What we offer you

• This internship offers more than just a challenge:
• A full-time internship (40 hours per week) for 6 months;
• 8 vacation days based on a 5-month internship;
• An internship allowance of €800 per month (based on full-time);
• Reimbursement of travel expenses;
• Good food, good life: enjoy daily free fruit and healthy meals;
• A work laptop;
• A Nestlé Internship Training Plan focused on your personal development;
• A pleasant, informal working environment with friendly colleagues and social activities;
• A close-knit intern community with fun events and activities. 

And finally

Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture, of which room for differences is an important part. Differences between people who buy our products and in our workplace. We believe it is important that everyone feels welcome and safe at Nestlé. We are convinced that diversity leads to more creativity and innovation and moves our organization forward. So, are you just as excited as we are? Apply now!

Any questions?
Our recruiters are ready to answer your questions. Send your question to [email protected] and you will receive an answer within 3 days.

 We use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to schedule interviews with our candidates. So please keep an eye on your email for the interview invitation! During the registration of your application, you’ll be asked whether we may send you WhatsApp messages. If you answer ‘yes’, you’ll receive communication via both email and WhatsApp. Communication via our AI tool is in English, but our recruiters speak both English and Dutch.