Internship - Assistant Global Purchasing Category Utilities
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Milano, Lombardy, Italy
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Dec 20, 2024
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- Discipline
- Other, Other
- Position Type
- Internship
- Job Type
- Other
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
Dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
- Understand the Purchasing setup, organization, rules and workflow and comply with it.
- Assist in various departmental projects as defined by Category Team Leader (CTL), creating and consolidating reference documents, spreadsheets, conducting various analysis.
- Support an effective project management, which includes plan, control and track activities and their deadline.
- Participate to modeling and creation of templates for the evaluation of Total Cost of Ownership and sensitive analysis vs different scenarios to apply to sustainability / net-zero projects / Utilities Equipment
- Assists the CTL to develop / revise purchasing strategy for the several baskets which compose the category and define execution.
- Support management of selected sustainable supplier portfolio through:
- suppliers’ identification and selection
- strategic supplier relationship
- discussion, negotiation of frame agreements
- Helps CTL and/or CTMs all his/her/their decisions on suppliers - Ensures cross fertilization of knowledge and best practices sharing inside the CT members (Regional CTMs, Global Basket leaders and experts) as well as within Stakeholders
- Gains and documents sustainably total value chain, industry and supply base insight/ knowledge for selected spend
- Conducts periodical risk assessment and designs and manages adequate countermeasures
for selected spend - Conduct periodical progress measurement of accuracy of information and data, intime delivery, audit conform documentation
YOUR SKILLS
- Student who successfully in business administration, supply chain/operations management, business informatics, or a related field
- Fluent English skills (strong international interaction), a second European language is required
- Knowledge of IT tools is mandatory (advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel)
- Knowledge of Power BI;VBA; Database and of an ERP system would be a plus
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills, within multidisciplinary departments as well as being an independent worker
- Analytical and strategical thinking
- Autonomous, with a flair for taking the right initiatives to move the project forward
- Interest in digital transformation, process improvement, cloud technology, data analytics and management
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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