Category Buyer for Fruits

Lactalis, the world's number one dairy products company, has forged its uniqueness through a unique family history, now shared by 85,500 employees worldwide. Join teams passionate about their work, recognized for their expertise, and who, through their dedication, boldly and pragmatically grow well-known and respected brands every day.

**Your future role**:
This position will allow you to improve your expertise on buying and category management, in a global environment. You will evolve in the Global Procurement Team (ingredients, flavour and phosphates) that manage a portfolio of 150M€.

Are you looking for an internship in purchasing where you can take on real responsibilities and gain autonomy?

Do you want to progressively develop skills to prepare for your entry into the professional world?

Does integrating a multicultural team, with daily and consistent professional interactions in English is a challenge that you seek ?

Then come experience your #LactalisExperience within the Purchasing Department and join a team of passionate and expert colleagues who will support you daily

In a friendly work environment, you will benefit from the close management of your mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between supply and business objectives, contributing to the overall growth of the category.

Among the assigned tasks:

- You will support the main tasks around the management of the flavours and fruit category including tenders, negotiation, suppliers and projects management.
- You will actively participate to monitor projects for these ingredients in the group, working with your colleagues from other departments.
- You will interview, analyze and realize technical and financial studies for the building of the 5 years procurement strategy.
- You will collect market information and identify the main suppliers.
- You will assist on the negotiation with suppliers and the integration of the procurement ingredients categories, for the new companies acquired by the Lactalis company.

This is a 6 month long internship based in Laval, starting in 2025

**Why join us ?**:
Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by your new team. Your mentor will introduce you to your work environment and support you in getting acquainted with your tasks.

In a stimulating and challenging work environment, you will develop your skills and have the opportunity to make suggestions

Since internal promotion is at the heart of our model, you will benefit from personalized support tailored to your needs to build your professional project, with opportunities within the Group, as for the majority of our interns.

You will also approach your internship with confidence thanks to a competitive compensation that recognizes your commitment.

**Come grow within passionate teams**:
**Yours strengths**

You hold a Master's student (M2) in Business or Engineering School (Agronomy).

You are fluent in both French and English, with excellent spoken and written communication skills.

You have a strong proficiency in Excel and possess excellent analytical abilities.

You are motivated, curious, and rigorous, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

After an initial phone conversation, you will meet with your future Manager and a Recruitment Consultant.
- Join us and experience something truly unique _
- Join us and experience something truly unique _

**Segment de l’offre d’emploi**:Procurement, Intern, Merchandising, Category Manager, Scientific, Operations, Entry Level, Retail, Engineering