Packaging Procurement Intern

  AMSTERDAM, COTY HQ

Why choose this internship at Coty? As a Packaging Procurement Intern, you’ll gain real-world experience, work with global teams, and make an impact at a top beauty company—opportunities you won’t find elsewhere.

ABOUT COTY  

We’re Coty, one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and body care. Coty is the global leader in fragrance and number three in color cosmetics. Coty’s products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. Coty and its brands are committed to a range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize its impact on the environment.

About Procurement in Amsterdam

Our Amsterdam HQ organization houses Global Direct Category teams (responsible for Packaging, Raw Materials and External manufacturing) and Global Indirect Category and EMEA Procurement teams (responsible for Media, Digital, Marketing, Business Services and Logistics). We are a diverse team of many nationalities and backgrounds with passion for people development and drive our Coty transformation journey. The teams identify improvements/projects and roll these out to provide added value, service, and necessary funds to reinvestment back to the business to drive top line of our beautiful brands. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Packaging Procurement Intern, you are responsible for supporting sourcing excellence.

You will:

Support supplier negotiations and contract management for packaging materials.

Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing) on key projects.

Assist in sustainability and compliance initiatives.

Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership.

Working for Coty means joining a diverse, innovative team that values your growth and ideas. You’ll help drive transformation and add value to our iconic brands.

The team consists of Global Procurement professionals, and you’ll work closely with experts from Packaging and Supply Chain. All your colleagues are passionate, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Working in this team, you’ll feel empowered and inspired every day.

"At Coty, you’re not just an intern, you’re a valued team member. Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities."

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

You like to learn fast, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment. You are:

Student (last year of Bachelor/Master), it is important you remain enrolled with your university.

First experience in Procurement / SC preferred.

Passion for beauty and our brands, strong affinity with dynamic environment.

Analytical, good with numbers and strong excel skills.

Does not shy away from responsibilities and is happy to provide added value.

Proactive and hands-on.

Flexible and loves challenges.

Good administrative & communication skills and likes to work in a team.

Fluent in English

Our preferred start date is in February/March 2026.

OUR BENEFITS

As our Packaging Procurement Intern, some of the benefits you will receive are:

·   Internship allowance

·   NS Business Card if you do not have a student public transport card

·   The internship can be combined with a thesis. Be aware that this will largely have to be done in your own time

With this full-time internship for 5-6 months (40 hrs/week) at Coty, you will gain:

·   Hands-On Experience: Work directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to support strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives.

·   Understand Global Processes: Learn how a leading beauty company manages procurement on a global scale, from supplier negotiations to compliance and sustainability.

·   Develop Analytical Skills: Engage with large datasets to drive insights, optimize costs, and support decision-making.

·   Collaborate Across Functions: Experience cross-functional teamwork with departments such as Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing.

·   Build Professional Networks: Connect with industry professionals and leaders, opening doors for future career opportunities.

·   Internship allowance, NS business card (if you were not eligible for a student public transport card), staff discount of Coty products, access to Coty Academy.

·   Convenient office location (near Amsterdam Zuid station) with lots of fun in-house events.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1.       Our recruiter will contact you as soon as possible.

2.       A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.

3.       A first online/in-person interview.

4.       Second Interview online/in-person interview

5.       You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career.