Global IT Buyer Intern

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose

An internship as an IT Global Buyer is essential for improving global and regional buying processes by analyzing procurement strategies, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing best practices. Additionally, interns play a vital role in streamlining approval processes and enhancing procurement tools by assisting with automation efforts, updating documentation, and optimizing workflows. They support the development of a structured framework for interdepartmental management of procurement requests, ensuring clear communication and collaboration among IT, finance, and procurement teams. By refining these processes, the internship contributes to a more efficient, transparent, and scalable procurement system that aligns with the company’s strategic objectives.

Responsabilities

• Support source2pay;
• Standardize procurement tools (RFx supporting documents, purchase requests, etc.);
• Train in SAP to submit POs and Contracts;
• Understand where the system can be improved;
• Secure global and local IT purchases.
  
  

An internship at COFCO offers a unique opportunity to work in a great, collaborative environment, where a strong sense of mutual support drives both personal and professional growth. With a hybrid work model requiring only two days in the office, interns enjoy flexibility while being part of a young yet highly experienced team. Most importantly, this internship provides exclusive exposure to the global trading world, a rare opportunity in Portugal that sets COFCO apart from other companies.

Objectives To Be Achieved By The Intern

Learn how Procurement IT is done, from the market research to the first payment of the selected supplier;

Implement a tangible improvement on at least on of the following processes: (supplier selection, vendor creation, PO creation error index, Budget control, Payment terms improvement road map);

Secure savings through competent negotiation and/or internal demand review.

Requirements

Candidates should have an interest in procurement, process automation, and enterprise systems like SAP. A strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with IT, finance, and procurement teams are essential for supporting procurement standardization, streamlining approval workflows, and optimizing source-to-pay operations.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. www.cofcointernational.com

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