Role description
In this role you will support sourcing activities assist in supplier research and help analyze market trends to strengthen our global supply network. Working closely with experienced procurement professionals and cross-functional teams (R&D Sales Quality) you will learn how to align purchasing decisions with technical requirements and business objectives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in strategic sourcing negotiation purchase ordering and supplier management while building a foundation for a future career in procurement.
Your Mission
- Operational stability:control product availability and place purchase orders for required raw materials
- Financial management: analyze commercial terms pricing and long-term agreements to secure competitive advantages
- Internal collaboration: collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D Sales Quality etc.) to align sourcing decisions with technical and innovation requirements
- Supplier management:manage relationships with suppliers to foster partnerships that support growth and reliability
- Cross-team processes: improve processes within the Procurement team and between departments
Minimum Qualifications
- Studies related to Supply Chain Operations Economics Procurement or equivalent practical experience
- Business-level communication skills in English (minimum B2)
Preferred Qualifications
- Curiosity about global sourcing and supplier relationships
- Excitement for flavor food or ingredient industry
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to learn quickly and contribute to process improvements
- Excellent communication skills
Why youll love working here
- Exciting tasks in an internationally operating growing family business with flat hierarchies
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
- 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
- 30 days paid vacation per year
- Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
- Monthly allowance of 50 for your BAV
- Annual 360 feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
- Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
- Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
- Regular company events such as summer party Christmas party
- Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
- Free parking right outside the door
- Perks and benefits: JobRad subsidized lunch subsidy for the Deutschlandticket free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
- Fresh fruit free drinks and snacks in the office
About us
At Arethia we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany Switzerland Dubai and Indonesia we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility transparency and talent.
Required Experience:
Intern
Role description In this role you will support sourcing activities assist in supplier research and help analyze market trends to strengthen our global supply network. Working closely with experienced procurement professionals and cross-functional teams (R&D Sales Quality) you ...
Role description
In this role you will support sourcing activities assist in supplier research and help analyze market trends to strengthen our global supply network. Working closely with experienced procurement professionals and cross-functional teams (R&D Sales Quality) you will learn how to align purchasing decisions with technical requirements and business objectives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in strategic sourcing negotiation purchase ordering and supplier management while building a foundation for a future career in procurement.
Your Mission
- Operational stability:control product availability and place purchase orders for required raw materials
- Financial management: analyze commercial terms pricing and long-term agreements to secure competitive advantages
- Internal collaboration: collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D Sales Quality etc.) to align sourcing decisions with technical and innovation requirements
- Supplier management:manage relationships with suppliers to foster partnerships that support growth and reliability
- Cross-team processes: improve processes within the Procurement team and between departments
Minimum Qualifications
- Studies related to Supply Chain Operations Economics Procurement or equivalent practical experience
- Business-level communication skills in English (minimum B2)
Preferred Qualifications
- Curiosity about global sourcing and supplier relationships
- Excitement for flavor food or ingredient industry
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to learn quickly and contribute to process improvements
- Excellent communication skills
Why youll love working here
- Exciting tasks in an internationally operating growing family business with flat hierarchies
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
- 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
- 30 days paid vacation per year
- Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
- Monthly allowance of 50 for your BAV
- Annual 360 feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
- Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
- Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
- Regular company events such as summer party Christmas party
- Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
- Free parking right outside the door
- Perks and benefits: JobRad subsidized lunch subsidy for the Deutschlandticket free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
- Fresh fruit free drinks and snacks in the office
About us
At Arethia we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany Switzerland Dubai and Indonesia we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility transparency and talent.
Required Experience:
Intern
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