We are the company that brings a smile to children's faces. Our mission is to put a smile on 8 billion faces and we are led by our purpose to provide carefree moments to children all around the world. With our iconic Capri-Sun brand, we aim to be the best tasting, sustainable, no.1 kids' drink.
We are the ideal employer for thirsty people, who think in solutions, enjoy shaping a love brand and want to grow with us.
We are looking for an Intern to join our Group Procurement team from 1st of May 2026 until 31st of December 2026. The role will be based in Eppelheim.
Your Responsibilities
Packaging Procurement
* Support sourcing activities for packaging materials (foils, cardboard, closures, straws, tertiary packaging) including data gathering, quote analysis and supplier comparisons
* Prepare and analyse RFQs, cost breakdowns and supplier benchmarks
* Assist in packaging projects (e.g. cost reduction, sustainability upgrades, material changes) including coordination of samples, documentation and alignment with stakeholders
* Maintain packaging master data, supplier records, price lists and contract overviews
* Monitor market and sustainability trends, regulatory changes and innovation developments in packaging
AI Capability Building & Use‑Case Implementation
* Support the identification and structuring of AI use cases in Procurement (e.g. spend analytics, forecasting, supplier evaluation) in line with Procurement's digital agenda
* Assist in preparing datasets, prompts and workflows to test AI tools (e.g. Copilot, generative AI) safely and effectively, leveraging learnings shared in the AI training session
* Help document AI processes, guidelines and best practices for the Procurement team
* Contribute to small prototypes or pilots, such as automated report generation, supplier summaries, category trend analysis or spreadsheet automation
* Enable team learning by preparing short guides, examples or before/after comparisons of AI‑supported work
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Global Procurement on packaging‑relevant workstreams
* Prepare clear summaries, presentations and decision papers for management
Your Profile
* Ongoing studies in Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or similar
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
* Interest in packaging materials, sustainability, procurement processes and AI‑driven optimisation
* Curiosity and willingness to experiment with digital tools and AI workflows
* Strong English communication skills; German is an advantage
* Structured, reliable and proactive working style
What you can expect
* A competitive benefits package
* To work for a fantastic global brand in a rapidly growing international beverages company with a start-up mindset
* A commitment to our sustainability: our ambition is to be the most sustainable kids drink in the world
* Working for the biggest kids drink brand worldwide, being available in 120 markets
* A fast-paced company, with an excellent leadership team and high growth ambitions