Internship in Global Procurement & Sustainability
€1,000 - €1,250 per month
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 3 days
Key Skills
Job Description
Please only apply if you are currently studying in the Netherlands or if you graduated no more than 3 months before the internship start date. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
What you´ll do
- Strategy & Sustainability projects: Support cross-functional projects related to climate action, water stewardship, and responsible sourcing (i.e. carbon footprint transparency, renewable energy adoption, supplier decarbonization initiatives)
- Data management & Digitalization: Analyse supplier sustainability data and develop insights to support business decision making. Help maintain and improve sustainability tracking tools, databases, and reporting processes
- Sustainability criteria in sourcing: Assist in sustainability-related procurement projects, including the integration of environmental performance criteria into sourcing and tender processes
- Supplier & Sustainability management : Contribute to supplier assessment and engagement programs, including third-party sustainability ratings and questionnaires (i.e. Ecovadis)
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Support the execution and continuous improvement of Henkel’s global Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives.
What makes you a good fit
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Data Science, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, or a related field
- Strong analytical and logical thinking, with excellent data management capabilities
- Interest in sustainability, responsible sourcing, and supply chain management
- Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Strong ownership and accountability for results
- Strategic perspective combined with curiosity and critical thinking
Some perks of joining Henkel
- An exciting and educational full-time internship in an international FMCG business
- An internship allowance of EUR 1000-1250 monthly
- Fun and educational events organized for the global intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network
- A 6-month & full-time internship
- 10-12 days of paid leave and the possibility to work from home 40% of the time
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
Core Responsibilities
Support cross-functional projects related to sustainability, climate action, and responsible sourcing. Manage supplier sustainability data and contribute to global Supplier Relationship Management initiatives.
Requirements
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Data Science, or a related field. Requires strong analytical skills and an interest in sustainability and supply chain management.
Benefits
- Internship allowance
- Paid leave
- Work from home
- Networking events
About Henkel group
Industry: Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day. Imprint: http://www.henkel.com/imprint Data Privacy: https://www.henkel.com/data-protection-statement-social-media