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dsm-firmenich · 3 days ago

Summer 2026 Internship: Procurement Intern - Princeton, NJ

Princeton, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $26/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

dsm-firmenich is a global company focused on flavors, fragrances, and ingredients, and they are seeking a Summer 2026 Indirect Procurement Intern. This internship offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience by working on real business projects, enhancing their skills, and contributing to various procurement activities.

BeautyChemicalHealth CareManufacturingNutrition

Responsibilities

Supplier Engagement & Performance Monitoring: Support and learn about managing supplier relationships, including correspondence, performance tracking, and alignment with dsm-firmenich’s responsible sourcing principles within the category

Market Intelligence & Research: Assist in supplier research for RFPs and Bid analysis alongside Sr Buyer. Conduct supplier research and benchmarking to support sourcing decisions and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies within the Marketing and Event Planning. Specifically, work on a project for cataloging event material (swag) vendors

Contract & Documentation Support: Assist in maintaining supplier documentation, contract records, and negotiation notes

Spend Analysis & Reporting: Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and support strategic decision-making

Project Support: Support Lead Buyer on all Marketing and Corporate Workplace Services (CWS) by analyzing spend, supporting contract review to optimize preferred supplier lists in NA region. Take on the creation of a Preferred Supplier List for Talent Acquisition to evaluate current suppliers, rates, areas of expertise and liaise with the Talent Acquisition community

Qualification

SourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiationData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelQualitative SkillsMicrosoft PowerPointCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

Currently working on completion of a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management or related field

Must be available to work full-time on-site beginning on June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026

Understanding and interest in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for categories like facilities management, real estate services, Office Supplies, Marketing and Events Services

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and focused on impactful communication and negotiation

Good analytical and qualitative skills, experience working with data, and critical editing of documents and contracts along with strong organizational, problem-solving; able to manage multiple priorities and workflow while delivering

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially PowerPoint creating presentations and Excel for analysis and insights creation