Procurement Intern

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Procurement Department could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment. Knauf Italia is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30+ year heritage in drywall systems manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team member to join us in Procurement Department as Procurement Intern What you’ll be doing:
· support sourcing activities, including supplier research, quotation collection, and comparison of commercial offers;
· assist in the preparation, processing, and follow-up of purchase requests in line with internal procedures;
· analyse procurement data to identify trends, savings opportunities, and areas for process improvement;
· prepare and update reports, dashboards, and presentations for the Procurement Manager;
· maintain procurement records, documentation, and supplier-related information in internal systems;
· coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate purchasing processes;
· provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the buyers. What we’d love for you to have:
· degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or a related field, or currently studying towards one;
· good analytical skills and confidence working with numbers and data;
· good knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
· proactive attitude and willingness to learn;
· good communication skills and ability to work effectively with different teams;
· good level of English. We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
· Knowledge of ERP systems
· Expertise in commercial relationship We’ll provide:
· Internship opportunity in a dynamic and international environment;
· hands-on learning and development within a global manufacturing business;
· salary and benefits in line with the company internship policy: monthly allowance 700 € + Ticket Restaurant + Transport allowance. Knauf guarantees equal opportunities (Italian law n. 903/77) and invites data subjects to read the information concerning the processing of personal data (Article 13 of the EU Regulation 2016/679).