NPI Purchasing Intern
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Thélios in Italia
Thélios S.p.A., a company of the LVMH Group, is looking for a dynamic, motivated young talent with a solid academic background in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field, to join our NPI (New Product Introduction) Purchasing team for a structured internship. This is a pivotal opportunity to kickstart your career and actively contribute to managing procurement activities for new product development. The intern will play a key support role, working closely with various departments including Research & Development, Engineering, Quality, and Production, within an innovative and fast-paced environment that fosters professional growth.
Job responsibilities
NPI Procurement & Process Optimization:
- Support and collaborate on procurement activities for new projects, from concept to mass production, identifying and implementing opportunities for streamlined processes and greater efficiency.
- Assist R&D; and Engineering teams in defining specifications for components and materials, always considering cost-effectiveness and process optimization.
- Contribute to the identification,
evaluation, and selection of new suppliers, ensuring alignment with technical, quality, and cost requirements, with a particular emphasis on long‑term efficiency gains.
Cost Analysis & Value Enhancement:
- Participate in cost analysis for new components and materials, actively seeking and proposing opportunities for cost reduction, process simplification, and overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization.
Process Analysis & Development:
- Acquire and apply comprehensive knowledge of production and technological processes related to new products to inform strategic purchasing decisions and contribute to process re‑engineering efforts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting for Improvement:
- Act as a key interface and support between the Procurement team and other involved departments (R&D;, Engineering, Quality, Production) to foster collaborative approaches to process improv