Procurement & Sustainability Internship

Country: Netherlands 
City: Amsterdam 
Req ID: 517503
Job Type: Internship   
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Internship 

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.80,000 people at c.4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH's unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH's shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

Position Overview
CRH are really pleased to advertise the need for a Procurement and Sustainability Internship. The role comes with the possibility of completing a thesis, but this can be discussed during the interview process. This amazing opportunity will mean you have a chance to work with industry and area specific professionals on current and upcoming projects within the CRH's Procurement and Sustainability departments. These projects will challenge you and allow you to build up your experience and network. Furthermore, this internship is a great opportunity to have extensive development of hard, but also soft skills, such as stakeholder management, negotiation, and effective communication. Post internship, there is potential of continuing your work within CRH.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
During the internship, depending on your preference, education, and your experience, you will have a choice to work within one of the following teams based in Procurement and Sustainability:

•    E-Sourcing and Digital Negotiation

•    Spend Data - Procurement Performance Reporting

•    Global Direct Sourcing (Category Management)

•    Sustainability, Innovation & Risk 

•    Logistics & Supply Chain

Your preference(s) is to be indicated within the motivation letter uploaded when applying. More information about each of the internship paths can be provided prior to the screening.

Key Functional Competencies

•    Advanced Excel skills (preferable)

•    Open minded and curious

•    Proactive

•    Analytical thinker

•    Team player

•    Deep passion for Procurement and/or Sustainability

•    Available for minimum 6 months

Experience / Education

•    Bachelor's degree or higher in the relevant area of expertise

•    Working experience is a plus

•    Fluent in English (B2 or higher, required)

•    Other languages are considered a plus

•    Advanced Excel skills (preferable)

What CRH Offers You

•    A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

•    Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

•    Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know

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CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

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We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.