Internship - Assistant Procurement for Packaging

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of procurement and supply chain management? We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Procurement Packaging Assistant Intern to join our team. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the procurement of packaging materials, working closely with our Procurement & Supply Chain team. You'll play a crucial role in analyzing data, creating and updating documentation, and negotiating with suppliers, all while learning the ins and outs of technical documentation and packaging commodities.

Learning Assignment

As an intern, you will engage in a comprehensive learning experience that combines practical responsibilities with valuable educational objectives. Your assignment will include:

- Collaborative Documentation Development: Work alongside stakeholders and end-users to identify technical information and documentation requirements for packaging materials. This will enhance your understanding of how to create effective user manuals and how-to guides.

- Supplier Negotiation Skills: Collaborate with suppliers in the packaging commodities field, learning negotiation techniques and best practices to secure favorable terms and conditions.

- Data Analysis for Decision-Making: Analyze existing data within Cerba Research, including invoices and inventories, to develop your analytical skills and provide actionable insights that inform procurement strategies.

- Conducting Packaging Trials: Participate in packaging trials, where you will learn how to assess packaging effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement based on your findings.

- Sourcing Strategy Development: Propose a sourcing strategy for packaging and engage in RFX activities to identify and select suppliers, gaining firsthand experience in strategic sourcing processes.

- Project Management Fundamentals: Manage packaging projects and timelines, allowing you to develop your organizational and project management skills while ensuring all documentation and records are maintained accurately.

What you will bring:

- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Professional Education in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.

- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

- Ability to proactively identify and solve issues.

- Office tools proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) is a must

- Familiarity with technical concepts in Packaging, Supply Chain, Logistic, Procurement

- Adaptability to present and communicate well

- Great research skills

- Accountable and organized

Why Join Us?

- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience in procurement and supply chain management.

- Professional Growth: Learn from experienced professionals and receive mentorship.

- Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic and supportive team setting.

- Impactful Work: Contribute to real projects and see the impact of your work.

If you are eager to learn, passionate about procurement, and ready to take on new challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity. Join us and kickstart your career in procurement and supply chain management!

Internship at Cerba Research in The Netherlands

"I found my time as an intern at Cerba Research enjoyable and instructive. I was immediately taken in by my colleagues and never felt like an intern. I was really part of the team" - former intern”

Cerba Research appreciates you and your unique talents as an intern. Through our internship program, you will have the opportunity to work in an international scale-up organization with multiple cultures.

On the onboarding day you start together with the other new colleagues to get to know them and Cerba Research. Your supervisor will help you to optimize the learning process, while teaching you the skills that will allow you to grow throughout your career. With the projects you work on, you will have plenty of opportunities to learn, apply your skills, and ask questions. This is the perfect place to develop yourself and discover life at Cerba Research.

You will join a diverse, social, dynamic, and highly motivated team of professionals, all of whom contribute to our mission to improve people's health.