Sourcing (Sourcing Business Improvement Supplier Performance & Excellence Intern)

Rituals1

Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands Hybrid permanent

Posted: March 5, 2026

Quick Summary

As a Supplier Excellence Intern, you will directly support 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, helping managers and teams build the capabilities needed to reach the next level of maturity.

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.

• 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

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

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