Internship: Indirect Procurement

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected]. 

Are you interested in the world of supply chain? Ready to learn from the experts? Curious about the art of purchasing? Open to working in a fast-paced multicultural environment? The role is only a few clicks away! Apply now for the internship with Avery Dennison.

As the Indirect Procurement Analysis Intern, you will Focus on Customers & the market by understanding the needs of their internal stakeholders and conducting market research to ensure those needs are met in the most effective way possible. In addition, you will need to Collaborate across Boundaries by acting as a point of reference, for internal and external stakeholders, through accurate data gathering and reporting to ensure Avery Dennison has good insight into their purchasing activities.

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Assist category leaders & sourcing analysts in managing RDI/RFP/RFQ's (contact current potential suppliers, gather spend information, create questionnaires, and evaluate results)
• Create reports, databases, presentations, etc., to support internal and external decision-making.
• Conduct (market) research & analysis Market research on new suppliers, concepts, and general market conditions to support the team (inflation/deflation, GDP, category intelligence, etc.).Contract support Liaise with Legal & suppliers to create and/or revise contractual agreements and statements of work.

The preferred start date is January 2nd, 2025. The ideal candidate is available 5 days a week for 6 months. The location of the position is our European Headquarters in Oegstgeest. The internship can be done remotely for up to 2 days per week.

What kind of candidate are we looking for?

• Someone currently following a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or commercial related studies in a Dutch university
• Someone with an intermediate knowledge of Google Suite skills (tasks include the creation of dynamic charts statistics, graphics, and more)
• Someone with the initiative to explore and able to work under pressure
• Someone who is open and motivated to learn in a diverse environment

Our offer

• 550 euros per month compensation on a full-time basis
• Commuting allowance (if applicable)
• A mentoring program and specific training offerings during your internship to support your development
• Team-oriented and highly international environment, in which you get responsibility and the possibility to test your talents

Important: Only applications in English will be considered! Applicants need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for the whole duration of the internship.

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Note: We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates using their personal email addresses.