Job Description

Be a dreamer, make the difference! Join #VFInternship in our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Indirect Procurement Intern for our Global Indirect Procurement Team.
Eligibility Requirements:

• EU / EEA citizenship
• Must be graduating within or after November 2025

These requirements are related to local legislation hence there is no flexibility in the application.
Let's talk about the role!
As an Indirect Procurement Intern, you will support strategic sourcing initiatives across key supply chain categories such as logistics, packaging, and warehousing. You will contribute to optimizing supplier performance and driving cost-efficiency, gaining hands-on experience in procurement processes within a dynamic, international environment.
Get ready to make an impact! Here's what you'll be responsible for joining our team as Indirect Procurement Intern:
Key Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and supplier management for logistics, packaging, and MRO to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of our brands' collections.
• Analyze spend data and supplier performance to identify savings opportunities and boost operational efficiency.
• Assist in RFx processes and negotiations to secure the best value while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Retail Operations to align procurement with business goals.
• Maintain procurement tools and dashboards to track KPIs and support data-driven decisions.
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives that enhance the agility and impact of our Indirect Procurement team.

What you Bring
To thrive in this role, you bring a structured, analytical mindset and a strong interest in learning the Procurement dynamics. You're eager to learn how sourcing decisions impact cost, efficiency, and service across the Supply Chain.
We are looking for someone who has demonstrated:

• The ability to analyze large deal of data to identify cost drivers, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a drive to optimize processes and challenge existing ways of working.
• Strong collaboration skills
• An interest in procurement's role and dynamics within an international organization
• Comfort with ambiguity, able to adapt quickly in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with tools like Excel, Power BI, or ERP systems to support data-driven decision-making and reporting are highly beneficial.

A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field are preferred, but we are most interested in your curiosity, analytical mindset, and any hands-on experience that shows your potential to thrive in a procurement environment.
What's in it For You
The VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey designed to develop and empower emerging talent at the start of their careers. As a company committed to unleashing human potential--fueled by the ideas, energy, and dedication of our people--you can expect a structured learning path and rich hands-on experience, including:

• Participate in dedicated skill-building workshops
• Collaborate on an internal consulting group project
• Gain on-the-ground insight about our brands during a store visit day
• Connect through networking opportunities with peers and senior leadership

In this internship, you'll gain real-world experience in how procurement drives efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across a global organization. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
By joining us, you will:

• Work alongside experienced procurement professionals and gain exposure to sourcing strategies across logistics, packaging, and operational services.
• Learn how to analyze supplier performance and cost structures, and how to turn insights into impactful decisions.
• Understand the end-to-end supply chain and how procurement plays a critical role in enabling business continuity and growth.
• Get hands-on experience with procurement tools and systems, including spend analytics and supplier management platforms.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, collaborating with teams like Supply Chain, Finance, and Sustainability.
• Access training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to support your personal and professional development.

We want you to focus on what matters, that's why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being. You will enjoy:

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities work together
• Being part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi-brand, multi country organization
• On-site gym offering health and well-being initiatives, break out areas with complimentary drinks
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity.
We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!
ARE YOU IN? Apply now - early application increases your chances!
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