Procurement Associate (Internship)

About DHL and Corporate Procurement:

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

DHL Corporate Procurement is a trustworthy business partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group – SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transform the way DHL is sourcing products, systems and services from external partners, leveraging modern digital tools and technologies. Our global procurement team is our biggest asset and by focusing on clear priorities, we drive tangible value for our colleagues. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our EMEA region.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

We are looking for an immediate, temporary internship position (6 months contract) in EMEA at Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom.

Job Purpose:

Provide administrative/operational support and assist day-to-day procurement processes & performance activities. Under indirect supervision performs a variety of duties such as deliver.

Your tasks:

• Support in effective performance management including definition of effective KPIs, tools and methods for evaluating procurement performance and provide transparency and reporting.
• Ensuring procurement compliance by developing, implementing, and applying policies and guidelines.
• Advise on procurement processes, standards, tools, and best practices required to run effective procurement organization with efficient tools and systems.
• Provide 1st level support, interface to 2nd level support.
• Holistic knowledge of the entire procure to pay process incl. E.g., invoice processing.
• Continuous improvement and challenging of day2day processes to make them more efficient.

Your profile:

• Vocational or specialized training in Procurement.
• 1+ years in relevant roles, such as internships or entry-level positions.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Openness to quick learning, with a demonstrated commitment and flexibility.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Structured, logical, and analytical approach to work.

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
• International and virtual environment.
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
• Tempting Compensation and benefits.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.