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Strategic Procurement Intern

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 20 markets and more than 35 Emma stores across Europe.

Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide.

It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together.

Ready to awaken your best with us?

What you'll do :

As part of the global Strategic procurement team, you will be part of our global operations team, being exposed to a global supplier setup and having a direct impact on the success of Emma.
  • You will collaborate with buying managers and internal/external teams, supporting negotiations with business partners.
  • You will identify opportunities for cost-saving actions and new product implementations, using your entrepreneurial mindset.
  • You will search for new suppliers in various regions and improve internal processes for team benefit.
  • You will develop expertise in our suppliers, cost drivers, and sourcing markets/trends to ensure competitive pricing.
  • You will support supply chain risk assessments and help with vendor development, collaborating on product lifecycle decisions and launches.
  • You will design, build, and maintain decision-support dashboards in Power BI and Tableau and similar tools.
  • You will leverage AI to automate process and tasks.

Who we are looking for :

  • You are studying a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Engineering or related fields.
  • You are looking for an internship and are available for at least 6 months.
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
  • You are analytical, well organized, independent, and driven to challenge the status quo, your vendors, and stakeholders. You are ambitious, solution oriented, able to propose unique and creative solutions.
  • You can communicate well in English and enjoy collaborating with different teams in a multicultural environment.
  • You are digitally savvy and master MS Office, in particular Excel.
  • Ideally, you have already gained practical experience in procurement, planning, or supply chain management.

What we can bring you :

  • A competitive Package of 1250€ monthly ( including meal allowance and Coverflex benefits)
  • Employee discount on Emma products for yourself, friends and family (applicable in all EU markets)
  • Private health insurance including dental care
  • In-house Portuguese classes from beginner to advanced level
  • A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals
  • The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team
  • Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA
  • To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events
Become an Emmie

We are on a mission to become No.1 in the world of sleep, and we’re looking for driven, ambitious people to help us shape what’s next. If you’re curious, hands-on, and ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find the space here to make things happen and create real impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Our aim is to get back to you within a few days. Due to the high volume of applications, there may be slight delays, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL

  • Do you have the right to work in Portugal? choose one · optional
  • To ensure our compliance with the applicable laws, please provide us with the expiration date of your work permit (dd.mm.yyyy) optional
  • Are you willing to commit to our office first policy (based in our Lisbon/ Frankfurt office) with 22 home office days per quarter? choose one
  • When is your earliest starting date? ( We only accept applicants that can start within 3 months from now) choose one
  • Please provide us with your exact earliest starting date (dd.mm.yyyy)
  • Are you able to stay with us for a minimum of 6 months with a full time contract (40 hours/week)? choose one
  • For how many months would you be available from your earliest starting date? choose one
  • What kind of internship are you looking for? choose one
  • What is your motivation for your application at Emma? (max. 200 words) written answer
  • What kind of tasks and challenges do you get very passionate about? (max. 150 words) written answer
  • Which sentence best describes your English proficiency level? choose one
  • Where did you hear about us? yes / no · optional

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