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Job Description

Job Description As a Business Analyst intern, you will play a key role in benchmarking DAF Purchasing against industry best practices. By analyzing how leading organizations structure and manage their purchasing activities, you will help identify opportunities to further strengthen the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Purchasing Department. You will conduct a structured study into DAF Purchasing's current organization, systems, governance, and ways of working, and compare these with industry benchmarks through interviews with key suppliers. Based on your findings, you will provide recommendations and develop an actionable improvement plan for management. Your main responsibilities include: Analyzing DAF Purchasing's current processes, systems, organizational structure, and ways of working; Developing interview questionnaires in collaboration with Purchasing directors and the Quality & Continuous Improvement team; Planning, conducting, and documenting interviews with selected key suppliers; Benchmarking DAF's practices against industry leaders and best practices; Analyzing findings and identifying gaps, improvement opportunities, and strategic insights; Translating your analysis into clear recommendations and a practical improvement roadmap; Presenting your conclusions and recommendations to Purchasing management. Due to the scope of the project, you may be assigned to work alongside another intern to successfully deliver the assignment. Your profile We are looking for an enthusiastic Master's student in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar field. The number of internship days per week is negotiable. We are looking for someone with: Experience with qualitative research (interviews, analysis); quantitative skills are a plus; Strong analytical skills; Fluency in English, Dutch is a plus; Confidence in communicating with senior management and suppliers; Curiosity, structure, and the ability to work independently. Department The Purchasing department has more than 120 employees and is responsible for procuring all goods and services for DAF Trucks. The department offers an international, challenging, and inspiring working environment. Effectively managing and continuously improving the department’s processes and our supply chain is key to our success as a truck manufacturer. Within Purchasing, the Quality & Continuous Improvement team (4 employees) plays the central role in shaping how we work. The team safeguards the quality of our processes, systems, and procedures while continuously looking for opportunities to improve them. By benchmarking against industry leaders and best practices, we help ensure that the Purchasing organization remains efficient, effective, and ready for future challenges. We offer A look behind the scenes at a large, international organization; You get a lot of freedom and responsibility. We are open to your initiatives and depending on the assignment, you will see your results on the work floor; An experienced coach and mentor, from whom you can learn a lot and who is ready to help you further; An internship allowance of € 375 gross (HBO) or € 450 gross (WO) per month on a full-time basis; A travel allowance, if you do not possess a student travel product; A housing allowance, if you temporarily rent a room near DAF. Every intern gets the chance to participate in the Student Event. During this event, you get to meet other interns and find out more about DAF/PACCAR! Curious about how students experience their internship at DAF? Read stories from our former interns here. Please note: for non-EU students, the internship or graduation project must be part of your study program, and a tripartite agreement signed by the student, employer, and educational institution is required. A government-approved template can be found on the Nuffic website. Standard internship agreement for non-eu-eea students Interested? Upload your CV and cover letter via the apply button below. For more information, you can contact Paddy Wilms via Email [email protected] or phone number 040-2142616.

Core Responsibilities

Analyze DAF Purchasing’s processes, systems, organizational structure, and ways of working, and benchmark them against industry practices using interviews with key suppliers. Identify gaps and improvement opportunities, develop actionable recommendations and a roadmap, and present findings to Purchasing management.

Requirements

The role is intended for an enthusiastic master’s student in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar field, with experience in qualitative research and strong analytical skills; quantitative skills are an advantage. Candidates should be fluent in English, communicate confidently with senior management and suppliers, and be curious, structured, and able to work independently; Dutch is an advantage.

Benefits

• Internship Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Housing Allowance
• Experienced Coach And Mentor
• Student Event