Sourcing (Sourcing Business Improvement Supplier Performance & Excellence at Rituals

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

550.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Supplier Performance, Governance, Standardization, Benchmarking, Cross-functional Alignment, Continuous Improvement, Excel, PowerPoint, Analytical Mindset, Research Mindset, Communication Skills, Structured, Detail-oriented, Proactive, Procurement

Industry

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Start Date: September 2026 Duration: 6 months Availability: 32 hours / 40 hours per week Please Note: You must be enrolled in a study program for the entire duration of the internship. You will be part of the SQR Business Improvement Team, driving long-term strategy and leading cross-functional projects within the SQR department. While operational teams keep the business running, we help managers and teams step back, envision future goals, and build the capabilities needed to reach the next level of maturity. As Supplier Excellence Intern, you will directly support the Supplier Performance & Excellence Manager in driving Rituals’ supplier governance agenda. You will contribute to building a supplier base that consistently delivers on quality, reliability, cost efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. Responsibilities Data & Analysis Monitor supplier performance through dashboards and reports using AQSCIS model Analyze existing data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities. Governance support Support standardization of tools (templates, trackers, CAPA follow-up). Prepare supplier business reviews (AQSCIS scorecards, briefs, meeting packs). Contribute to supplier segmentation and risk heatmap updates. Benchmarking Benchmark sourcing best practices to support Rituals’ growth and expansion ambition. Maintain supplier mapping by spend, category, and risk profile. Collaboration & Improvement Enable cross-functional alignment across Sourcing, Quality, Innovation, Supply, Regulatory, and Sustainability. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and supplier performance projects. Qualifications HBO / WO student in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or Business Administration (enrolled during internship). Strong data fluency (Excel & PPT mandatory ; familiarity with other systems are a plus). Analytical and research mindset, able to turn data into insights. Clear communication skills (English required; Dutch/other EU languages a plus). Interest in the beauty/cosmetics sector. Structured, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. Comfortable working in cross-functional and international teams. Curious, proactive, and motivated to contribute to a fast-growing global brand. Available from September 2026 for 6 months and 32-40 hours per week Additional Information Rituals offers a varied intern role (full-time) within a young team with enthusiastic colleagues at our head office in the heart of Amsterdam. The salary offered is in line with market conditions and you will be given the opportunity to make the fullest use of your talents. The organization offers you an ambitious and pleasant international working environment. · A compensation of €550,- based on 40 hours Unlimited access to the ‘’Rijksmuseum’’ Discount on your OneFit or ClassPass subscription 20% discount on our products MacBook Pro Two holidays per month based on 40 hours Intern Rootcamp & trainings The opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, from running the Amsterdam Marathon to company festivities Fresh fruit, free snacks and healthy lunches Rituals Job Family: Interns Department: Central Head Office Head Office Department: Sourcing, QA & Regulatory

Responsibilities

The intern will support the Supplier Performance & Excellence Manager in driving the supplier governance agenda, contributing to building a supplier base that excels in quality, reliability, cost efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. Responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance via dashboards, analyzing data for gaps, supporting standardization of tools, and preparing supplier business reviews.