Packaging Procurement Intern
AMSTERDAM COTY HQ
Why choose this internship at Coty As a Packaging Procurement Intern youll gain real-world experience work with global teams and make an impact at a top beauty companyopportunities you wont find elsewhere.
ABOUT COTY
Were Coty one of the worlds largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance color cosmetics and skin and body care. Coty is the global leader in fragrance and number three in color cosmetics. Cotys products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. Coty and its brands are committed to a range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize its impact on the environment.
About Procurement in Amsterdam
Our Amsterdam HQ organization houses Global Direct Category teams (responsible for Packaging Raw Materials and External manufacturing) and Global Indirect Category and EMEA Procurement teams (responsible for Media Digital Marketing Business Services and Logistics). We are a diverse team of many nationalities and backgrounds with passion for people development and drive our Coty transformation journey. The teams identify improvements/projects and roll these out to provide added value service and necessary funds to reinvestment back to the business to drive top line of our beautiful brands.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As our Packaging Procurement Intern you are responsible for supporting sourcing excellence.
You will:
Support supplier negotiations and contract management for packaging materials.
Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain Finance Marketing) on key projects.
Assist in sustainability and compliance initiatives.
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership.
Working for Coty means joining a diverse innovative team that values your growth and ideas. Youll help drive transformation and add value to our iconic brands.
The team consists of Global Procurement professionals and youll work closely with experts from Packaging and Supply Chain. All your colleagues are passionate collaborative and committed to excellence. Working in this team youll feel empowered and inspired every day.
At Coty youre not just an intern youre a valued team member. Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities.
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
You like to learn fast take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced diverse environment. You are:
Student (last year of Bachelor/Master) it is important you remain enrolled with your university.
First experience in Procurement / SC preferred.
Passion for beauty and our brands strong affinity with dynamic environment.
Analytical good with numbers and strong excel skills.
Does not shy away from responsibilities and is happy to provide added value.
Proactive and hands-on.
Flexible and loves challenges.
Good administrative & communication skills and likes to work in a team.
Fluent in English
Our preferred start date is in February/March 2026.
OUR BENEFITS
As our Packaging Procurement Intern some of the benefits you will receive are:
Internship allowance
NS Business Card if you do not have a student public transport card
The internship can be combined with a thesis. Be aware that this will largely have to be done in your own time
With this full-time internship for 5-6 months (40 hrs/week) at Coty you will gain:
Hands-On Experience: Work directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders including senior leadership to support strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives.
Understand Global Processes: Learn how a leading beauty company manages procurement on a global scale from supplier negotiations to compliance and sustainability.
Develop Analytical Skills: Engage with large datasets to drive insights optimize costs and support decision-making.
Collaborate Across Functions: Experience cross-functional teamwork with departments such as Supply Chain Finance and Marketing.
Build Professional Networks: Connect with industry professionals and leaders opening doors for future career opportunities.
Internship allowance NS business card (if you were not eligible for a student public transport card) staff discount of Coty products access to Coty Academy.
Convenient office location (near Amsterdam Zuid station) with lots of fun in-house events.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
1. Our recruiter will contact you as soon as possible.
2. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
3. A first online/in-person interview.
4. Second Interview online/in-person interview
5. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.
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