Procurement & Transformation Intern

Eurostar Group operates high-speed rail services connecting the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The Procurement function is crucial, managing over €850 million of annual spend across various categories including Professional Services, Information Technology, Facilities Management, Marketing, HR Services, Engineering & Maintenance, and On-board Services.

Working in an international environment, the Procurement team focuses on 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 initiatives such as 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 categories including Marketing, HR, Facilities, IT, and Professional Services.
• Analyze supplier markets, identify potential new suppliers, and support commercial benchmarking exercises.
• Gather and analyze 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 organizing 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 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 a European transport group.
• Hands-on experience of procurement.
• Interaction with stakeholders across several countries.
• Development of analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.