Procurement Intern (duration: 6 months)

Description

With a diverse portfolio of more than 20 brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories, Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty, recognized for its skincare, make-up, fragrances, and hair care products. In Switzerland, Estée Lauder has the main Supply Chain Hub for Travel Retail and EMEA, offering many opportunities across multiple functions to grow your career and become part of our amazing Supply Chain teams.

About the Internship

The Estée Lauder Companies is offering an exciting 6-month internship within Global Supplier Management (GSM), focused on Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM) initiatives across the Europe, UK & Middle East (EUKEM) region. Based in Wollerau, Switzerland, this internship offers hands-on exposure to procurement, supplier management, and supply chain operations within a truly international organization. You will be part of the regional procurement team and contribute to real, value-adding projects that support our TPM strategy.

Duration: 6 months
Start Date: By agreement

What You’ll Do

As a GSM TPM Intern, you will support strategic and operational initiatives, including:

• Data Analysis & Insights
• Collect, structure, and analyze TPM-related data (cost drivers, capacity, supplier performance)
• Create clear summaries and visual dashboards to support regional and global decision-making
• Supplier & Market Research
• Research European and global contract manufacturing partners and market trends
• Support supplier capability assessments, comparison tools, and basic cost or capacity models
• Process & Project Support
• Assist with RFIs, RFQs, NDAs, and supplier onboarding documentation
• Support TPM projects and continuous improvement initiatives

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• Tools & Systems
• Work with Microsoft Excel and Power BI for analysis, visualization, and spend tracking
• Gain exposure to ERP systems such as SAP
• Collaboration & Communication
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Communicate findings clearly to multicultural, international audiences

You’ll also work on a high-impact project, delivering insights and recommendations and presenting your results to GSM leadership, with visibility to senior procurement leaders.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to global procurement and third-party manufacturing from a European hub
• Hands-on experience contributing to meaningful GSM initiatives
• Development of analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Career coaching and mentorship from senior procurement leaders
• Networking opportunities across The Estée Lauder Companies
• Weekly functional overviews, coffee chats, and a final project presentation featured internally

Who You Are

You are a curious, analytical, and motivated student who enjoys working with data and collaborating in an international environment.

You bring:

• Ongoing bachelor’s studies in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations Management, International Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing
• Solid analytical skills and a structured way of working
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Power BI is a plus
• Comfortable creating presentations in PowerPoint and open to presenting your work
• A proactive learning mindset and interest in digital tools, automation, or AI (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT)
• Strong collaboration, adaptability, and time management skills
• Previous internship experience or academic exposure to contract manufacturing or vendor management is a plus but not required.

Ready to Apply? If you’re looking for an internship where you can learn, contribute, and grow in a global organization, Ayse would love to hear from you.