Strategic Procurement (Internship)

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Job Summary: We are looking for an intern to join our Procurement team and gain experience in strategic procurement, negotiation, and supplier management. Key Highlights: 1. You will gain hands-on experience in strategic procurement and negotiation. 2. You will collaborate on European procurement projects alongside a senior team. 3. Real involvement in strategic procurement projects. **Who We Are** *At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our piping systems and fittings perform flawlessly, providing peace of mind to customers and end users worldwide.* *With operations in more than 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges across construction, infrastructure, industry, electricity, and agriculture sectors. Yet the driving force behind everything we do is the people behind it all. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do. Together, we make life flow — and we seek talented individuals to join us on this journey.* **We Are Looking For** a new intern to join our Procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in strategic procurement, negotiation, market analysis, and supplier management within an international environment. The selected candidate will participate in projects contributing to cost optimization, risk management, and continuous improvement of the supply chain. **You Will Contribute To** * Collecting and analyzing market, supplier, and category data. * Preparing bid comparisons, cost analyses, and presentations. * Supporting negotiation processes through data preparation, benchmarking, and scenario analysis. * Updating and maintaining supplier information, contracts, and relevant documentation. * Assisting in preparing KPI reports and monitoring supplier performance. * Collaborating on European projects with the EMEA Procurement team. * Ensuring purchase requests are managed in accordance with established guidelines. **About You** * Currently completing a university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field. * Eligible to sign a training agreement with your university (30–35 hours per week). * Strong interest in procurement and negotiation. * Analytical ability and solid proficiency in Excel. * Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team. * Proactive, curious, and eager to learn. * Minimum English level: B2. **What We Offer** * Paid internship (preferably 9–12 months). * Real involvement in strategic procurement projects. * Professional development in an international environment, supported by a senior Procurement team. * Flexibility and opportunities for continuous learning. *Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming candidates and employees from all backgrounds.* *We are guided by our values: We Care, We Dare, We Deliver!* *These reflect what we expect from each other — and what you can expect from us: a culture that cares for its people, encourages you to face challenges and improve, and provides the space you need to make your contribution. For us, equity and inclusion begin at the application stage — whether by offering flexibility in interview scheduling or ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create fair opportunities for all applicants. If you have specific needs, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.* If you believe this role fits you and you’d like to take the next step in your professional development, we want to hear from you! #LI-IA1