Internship - Indirect Procurement

Internship - Indirect Procurement
Location: Paris, France

About Ledger

We're a team of experts pushing the limits of what's possible, united by our common goal to unlock true freedom through digital ownership, making technology accessible for all. We believe in a world where users, creators and enterprises manage their value with ownership and freedom. Our curiosity drives us to innovate, empowering individuals on a global scale. We believe change is constant and our team moves forward as one, with a culture of problem-solving where every employee is empowered and supported to challenge tradition and create solutions. Our mission is simple: to make self-custody accessible and give people the keys to their own financial futures. If you want to make a true impact, we want you to join us at Ledger.

At Ledger, we're proud to be the global platform for digital assets and Web3, with over 20% of the world's crypto assets secured through our Ledger devices. With our headquarters in Paris, and offices in Vierzon, Grenoble, Montpellier, London, Portland, Geneva, Zurich and Central Singapore, we have a team of around 600 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets – including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 7.5 millions units already sold in 200 countries.

As an Indirect Procurement Intern, your mission is to support the Procurement team in achieving cost-effective acquisition and margin performance for on purchases categories (hardware, transport, retail, infrastructure, marketing, workplace…) by playing a key role in procurement projects, from sourcing to contract negotiation, and participating in procurement tools implementation.

Internship length: 6 months
Start date: ASAP

What you'll be doing:

• Procurement operations:

  • Collect and analyze spend and margin data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost savings and margin performance.

  • Generate reports and visualizations to present findings.

  • Provide insights and recommendations of improvement initiatives based on data analysis.

  • Run improvement initiatives : vendor sourcing, specifications, tendering, negotiation, selection, contract negotiation…

  • Monitor and track the implementation of improvement initiatives, report the related savings.

• Procurement process and optimization

  • Monitor procure-to-pay tool, including interfacing with users for daily support (e.g., vendor onboarding, purchase approval).

  • Identify opportunities for process optimization

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices.

  • Participate in procurement tools implementation (suppliers conformity, purchasing performance reporting…)

What we're looking for:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in a relevant field (Master 1 or Master 2).

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with complex datasets.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of procurement principles and practices is a plus.

• By fulfilling these responsibilities, you will gain valuable experience in procurement operations, from analysis to project implementation, and procure-to-pay process improvement. Your contributions will support the achievement of cost-effective acquisition and margin performance goals.

At Ledger, we are dedicated to continually investing in our employees which is why we offer more than just salaries; we provide comprehensive compensation packages that include a wide range of benefits. Your Talent Acquisition contact will be able to provide you with all information.