Procurement & Transformation Intern
Eurostar International · On-site
Eurostar Group operates high-speed rail services connecting the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. The Procurement function plays a key role in supporting Eurostar's business strategy by managing over €850 million of annual spend across a wide variety of categories, including :
Professional Services
Information Technology
Facilities Management
Marketing
HR Services
Engineering & Maintenance
On-board Services
Working within an international environment, the Procurement team combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and procurement transformation to deliver value and support Eurostar's operational performance.
Purpose of the role :
As a Procurement Intern , you will join the Procurement Service Delivery team and gain hands-on experience across procurement operations, strategic sourcing and procurement transformation activities.
You will contribute to a wide range of initiatives, including market analysis, supplier benchmarking, procurement governance, tender support, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement projects.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop a practical understanding of procurement within an international transport organisation while working alongside experienced Procurement Managers and Category Managers.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Procurement Support
Support Procurement Managers in the preparation and delivery of tenders across a variety of categories including Marketing, HR, Facilities, IT and Professional Services.
Analyse supplier markets, identify potential new suppliers and support commercial benchmarking exercises.
Gather and analyse internal and external data to support procurement strategies and negotiations
Assist in supplier evaluations and commercial assessments
Contribute to procurement reporting and performance monitoring
Procurement Transformation & Governance
Support the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools and ways of working
Assist with procurement governance activities, including the Commitment Board and Contract Signature processes
Monitor compliance with procurement policies and procedures
Contribute to procurement transformation projects and change initiatives
Procurement Operations
Maintain procurement templates, databases and documentation
Support the administration of procurement and tender management tools
Manage and maintain procurement knowledge repositories and intranet content
Ensure procurement information remains accurate, up to date and accessible
Stakeholder & Project Support
Assist in organising workshops, training sessions and supplier meetings
Support cross-functional stakeholders during procurement activities
Lead selected low-risk procurement projects under the supervision of senior procurement professionals
Collaborate with teams based in Brussels, Paris and London
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ?
As a member of a small and international team, you will quickly be given responsibility and will have regular exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.
During this internship, you will gain exposure to:
Strategic sourcing and tender management (Participate in the preparation, launch and evaluation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) across multiple categories).
Supplier relationship management
Contract management processes
Procurement governance and compliance
Spend analytics and procurement reporting
Procurement transformation and digital tools
Stakeholder management in an international environment
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN ?
Exposure to strategic sourcing and supplier management within an European transport group
Hans-on experience of procurement
Interaction with stakeholders across several countries
Development of analytical, project management and stakeholder management skills.
Requirements
Education : Master's degree student (or final year Bachelor's student) in: Business, Economics, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or any related discipline
Skills & Competencies : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Curious and eager to learn about procurement and business operations, Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Autonomous and proactive mindset, Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Comfortable working with data and digital tools
Languages : Fluent English (mandatory), Fluent French (mandatory)
Technical Skills : Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, Knowledge of Power BI or data analysis tools would be an advantage
Others : Interest in data analytics and procurement technologies.
WHY JOIN US?
By joining Eurostar Procurement, you will:
Work on real procurement projects with business impact
Gain exposure to an international organisation operating across multiple countries
Develop valuable analytical, commercial and project management skills
Learn from experienced procurement professionals
Build practical experience that will support a future career in Procurement, Supply Chain, Consulting or Business Transformation
Practical information :
Duration : 1 October 2026 – 31 March 2027 (6 months)
Location : Brussels