Procurement Excellence Internship (HBO/WO) Thesis or Working Internship at Neways

This is how you make impact

In a high-tech OEM environment with increasing market dynamics, procurement faces complex challenges. Fluctuating demand, supply chain disruptions, and continuous technological developments are driving a growing need for flexibility, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. At the same time, the organization generates vast amounts of data, ranging from spend and supplier performance to lead times and forecasting information. Leveraging this data effectively is key to strengthening the procurement function.

Within this context, the Procurement Excellence department plays a crucial role in continuously improving processes, systems, and decision-making. By analyzing and optimizing processes, driving standardization, and translating data into concrete improvement initiatives, the team contributes to a more efficient and future-proof procurement organization.

You will be part of the Procurement Excellence team, actively working on improving processes and developing data-driven insights. The internship lasts 4 to 6 months, for 32 to 40 hours per week. You will be based in Son & Breugel and are expected to work on-site at least 3 days per week (working internship). The start date is September 2026 (flexible).

This is what we offer

• A challenging and educational internship within a professional procurement organization

• Strong guidance and room for your own initiative

• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to your academic work

• An internship allowance

This is what you bring to the team

• You are currently enrolled in an HBO or WO program, preferably in (Technical) Business Administration, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field

• Interest in process optimization and data analysis

• A structured and analytical mindset

• Proactive attitude and strong communication skills

What will you be working on to make an impact?

During this internship, you will join the Procurement team and focus on identifying and realizing improvement opportunities. This includes optimizing end-to-end processes, developing data-driven insights, and strengthening performance management.

Depending on your preference, you can choose between a working internship or a thesis (graduation) internship.

Possible tasks and assignments:

• Analyze, automate, and optimize procurement processes

• Perform advanced data analyses on procurement data to identify trends, deviations, and optimization opportunities

• Identify and implement AI solutions (e.g. agents) and automation opportunities within procurement processes to improve efficiency and data quality

• Apply process mining techniques to map end-to-end processes and identify bottlenecks

• Support ongoing projects within the Procurement Excellence team

For a thesis internship

You will have the opportunity to work on a relevant graduation assignment focused on process optimization and/or data-driven ways of working. We do expect you to work with the team one day per week, so you can truly get to know the organization and make an impact.