- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Indirect Procurement Intern joins the team in Milan to support purchasing operations, with a focus on data-driven reporting and process optimization. The internship includes platform and vendor request management, dashboard development, contract workflows, vendor monitoring, and sustainability initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the ARIBA platform and related requests, including Purchase Orders, One-Time Vendors, and new vendor onboarding.
- Maintain and develop reporting dashboards, including Power BI dashboards for spend analysis, savings tracking, and open Purchase Orders.
- Support the finalization of supply contracts and manage approval workflows via DocuSign.
- Contribute to vendor segmentation and performance monitoring, including Quarterly Business Reviews.
- Participate in innovation and sustainability initiatives across Gifts & Premiums, Visual Merchandising, and Print.
Qualifications
- Fluent in English and Italian.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent planning and prioritization abilities.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a passion for learning.
Skills
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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