Intern, IRIS2 Procurement

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

This is an exciting 12-week opportunity for a dynamic, customer-oriented individual to become part of the SES IRIS2 Procurement Team. The IRIS2 Procurement Team Intern supports the SES IRIS2 procurement function in ensuring efficient sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations. This role offers hands-on exposure to strategic and operational procurement activities within an international environment. The intern will work closely with procurement professionals to contribute to cost optimization, supplier performance monitoring, and process improvement initiatives. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

In this context, your responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to): 

Assist in sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFQs (Request for Quotation), and bid analysis 

Support purchase order creation, tracking, and follow-up with suppliers 

Maintain and update supplier databases and procurement documentation 

Contribute to spend analysis and reporting to identify cost-saving opportunities 

Participate in supplier contract management activities 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, legal, operations) to support procurement processes 

Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and internal communications 

Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes and tools 

YOUR PROFILE 

You must have :

Be a current student in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business  

Strong analytical and organizational skills 

Very strong computer literacy including the Office 365 suite (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.) 

Fluency in spoken and written English; additional languages are an asset  

Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks 

Ability to set priorities and to work under tight deadlines 

An open mindset to problem solving, ready to tackle challenges with a positive attitude 

Proactive mindset and willingness to learn 

Advanced verbal and written communication skills  

Great organizational skills and a strong commitment to delivering detailed high-quality work 

Be an EU-27 citizen 

It would be nice if you had :

Initial knowledge or coursework in procurement or supply chain management 

Experience with data analysis or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP, or similar systems) 

Previous internship or project experience in a corporate or international environment 

HIRING PROCESS  

Screening and remote interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialists  

Remote interview with your future supervisor   

Internship offer  

Internship agreement signature  

Welcome to SES!  

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU   

Valuable and meaningful hands-on experience  

A paid internship