Procurement Intern - Onsite

Join our Procurement department as a Procurement Intern.

We are looking for a Procurement Intern for the Procurement department at Sartorius. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of procurement projects related to category management, improvement initiatives, supplier and contract negotiations, presenting data, new product introduction, in a highly regulated industry. You will work closely with leadership and procurement team members at multiple locations (Germany and France).

The team consists of 9 professionals, and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you.  

This position is available for full – time, fixed – term position until end of February 2026 and ideal for candidates who has recently graduated or looking for a placement year. The successful candidate needs to be available to start in April/May time this year. The role is based on site in Royston, 10 minutes’ walk from the train station and just off of A505, so it’s easy to get to.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities  

• On a daily basis you will support the category management team and contribute to various tasks such as preparation of supplier negotiations, coordination of cost saving initiatives, improvement of Procurement KPI’s and update systems according to company policies and procedures

• Actively participate as a resource on project teams to support procurement initiatives and objectives

• Learn Procurement best practices, strategies and tools, i.e.: procure to pay process, negotiations, contract management, supply chain and value stream mapping. You will have the opportunity to participate in the supplier negotiations together with the Category Managers

• Carry out further ad hoc tasks that are assigned by the leader/manager verbally or written

• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations of data for management

What will convince us 

• Currently pursuing a degree or graduated in business administration, supply chain, industrial engineering or procurement. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal and presentation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Highly skilled with data analysis, experience in SAP and Tableau would be beneficial

• Ability to learn new systems, to work independently and as part of a team

• Fluency in English, German or French would be beneficial

In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer 

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: 

• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining

• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network

• Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services  

Benefits

Attractive Working Conditions:

• 37.5 hours working week

• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays

• Free parking on site

• Annual option to buy, sell or carry forward annual year

• Free hot and cold drinks

• Regular social events and free exercise classes

• Competitive benefits package, including:

  • Group Personal Pension Plan

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Private Dental Insurance

  • Group Life Assurance

  • Group Income Protection

  • Cycle to work scheme

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers