Indirect Procurement Intern

Be a dreamer, make the difference Join **#VFInternship** in our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as **Indirect Procurement Intern** for our Global Indirect Procurement Team.

**Eligibility Requirements**:

- **EU / EEA citizenship**:

- **Must be graduating within or after November 2025**

**Let’s talk about the role**

As an **Indirect Procurement Intern**, you will support strategic sourcing initiatives across key supply chain categories such as logistics, packaging, and warehousing. You will contribute to optimizing supplier performance and driving cost-efficiency, gaining hands-on experience in procurement processes within a dynamic, international environment.

Get ready to make an impact Here’s what you’ll be responsible for joining our team as Indirect Procurement Intern:
**Key Responsibilities**
- **Support**sourcing and supplier management for logistics, packaging, and MRO to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of our brands’ collections.
- **Analyze** spend data and supplier performance to identify savings opportunities and boost operational efficiency.
- **Assist** in RFx processes and negotiations to secure the best value while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.
- **Collaborate** with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Retail Operations to align procurement with business goals.
- **Maintain** procurement tools and dashboards to track KPIs and support data-driven decisions.
- **Contribute** to special projects and initiatives that enhance the agility and impact of our Indirect Procurement team.

**What you Bring**

To thrive in this role, you bring a structured, analytical mindset and a strong interest in learning the Procurement dynamics. You’re eager to learn how sourcing decisions impact cost, efficiency, and service across the Supply Chain.

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated:

- **The ability to analyze large deal of data** to identify cost drivers, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- **A proactive and solution-oriented mindset**, with a drive to optimize processes and challenge existing ways of working.
- **Strong collaboration skills**:

- **An interest in procurement’s role and dynamics within an international organization**:

- **Comfort with ambiguity**, able to adapt quickly in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
- **Familiarity with tools like Excel, Power BI, or ERP systems** to support data-driven decision-making and reporting are highly beneficial.

A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field are preferred, but we are most interested in your curiosity, analytical mindset, and any hands-on experience that shows your potential to thrive in a procurement environment.

**What’s in it For You**

The VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey designed to develop and empower emerging talent at the start of their careers. As a company committed to unleashing human potential—fueled by the ideas, energy, and dedication of our people—you can expect a structured learning path and rich hands-on experience, including:

- _Participate in dedicated skill-building workshops_
- _Collaborate on an internal consulting group project_
- _Gain on-the-ground insight about our brands during a store visit day_
- _Connect through networking opportunities with peers and senior leadership_

In this internship, you’ll gain real-world experience in how procurement drives efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across a global organization. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement.

By joining us, you will:

- **Work alongside experienced procurement professionals** and gain exposure to sourcing strategies across logistics, packaging, and operational services.
- **Learn how to analyze supplier performance and cost structures**, and how to turn insights into impactful decisions.
- **Understand the end-to-end supply chain** and how procurement plays a critical role in enabling business continuity and growth.
- **Get hands-on experience with procurement tools and systems**, including spend analytics and supplier management platforms.
- **Participate in cross-functional projects**, collaborating with teams like Supply Chain, Finance, and Sustainability.
- **Access training, mentorship, and networking opportunities** to support your personal and professional development.

We want you to focus on what matters, that’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being. You will enjoy:

- A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us
- An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities work together
- Being part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi-brand, multi country organization
- On-site gym offering health and well-being initiatives, break out areas with complimentary drinks
- A discount card with 50% on all