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Summer 2026 Internship Program: Indirect Procurement Intern

If you’re looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with dsm-firmenich could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you’ll have exposure to many different areas of a global flavors, fragrances, and ingredients organization that works with some of the biggest brands in the world, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for an Indirect Procurement Intern (Junior Buyer) at our Princeton, NJ office.

The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026. Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Join our Regional Indirect Procurement Corporate Workplace Services team as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across the business through a summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer!

Your key 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.

We bring

+ **Build Your Future Skills:** Gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills that prepare you for a successful career.

+ **Expand Your Network:** Connect with professionals and peers in a company where sustainability drives every decision and action.

+ **Thrive in an Inclusive Culture:** Join a community that values and respects every individual—regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.

+ **Grow Through Curiosity:** Work in an environment that encourages open-mindedness, learning, and collaboration to create a better future together.

You Bring

+ 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

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour. Compensation will be dependent on factors that include location, education, training, specific skills, and years of experience.

At the end of this internship, you will:

+ Learn the procure to pay process

+ See the supply chain in action in a large, global organization

+ Learn the applications and tools used by sourcing professionals

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together** .

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement:

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.