DFDS - Internship: procurement technology, sustainability & operations

Be part of the movement - and play your part.  

DFDS collaborates with Copenhagen Business School to offer internships for students from the BSc International Shipping and Trade program. Joining DFDS as an intern opens the door to an exciting learning journey where you’ll get the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally in a dynamic, international transport and logistics company.

As we believe in giving our interns meaningful opportunities, you'll be involved in challenging projects that align with both your personal interests and capabilities as well as business needs. To support your growth, you'll be assigned a mentor who will provide guidance and feedback through regular check-ins and serve as a valuable sparring partner, helping you refine your ideas and stay on track.

Internship - Procurement Technology, Sustainability & Operations

In the Procurement Technology, Sustainability & Operations team, we are providing the foundation for an efficient and effective execution of strategic and operational procurement processes.

Procurement Technology is about ensuring that we have the right tools and processes for driving value out of our supply chains through spend and contract management, e-sourcing and other novel platforms seeking to leverage new opportunities.

Sustainable Procurement is responsible for evaluating our supplier base from an ESG perspective and ensuring that sustainability is part of our strategic decision making. Furthermore, Sustainable Procurement is responsible for Scope 3 GHG accounting and driving our supply base towards renewable energy usage.

Procurement Operations is responsible for supporting our fleet of RoRo and RoPax vessels with purchasing the goods and services they need, ensuring the usage of existing contracts, making the best deals in the most efficient way.

Depending on your area of interest and our needs, you’ll be involved in projects that will give you in-depth and hands-on experience in technology, sustainability and operations. Throughout your journey with us, you’ll get opportunity to grow and make a difference for procurement and the stakeholders. Your primary responsibilities could involve:

• Investigate new procurement technologies and platforms e.g. AI
• Initiate dialogue with suppliers regarding ESG initiatives
• Work on automating business processes and establishing supplier integrations
• Change management activities
• Business improvement projects and coordination
• Support to Category Manager and Sourcing Manager in e-sourcing and e-auction strategy

Working at DFDS 

Join the movement and grow with us.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We’ll also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

At DFDS, we promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community, and a healthy work/life balance. Our newly built headquarters in Copenhagen is a unique, modern workplace which received the award "Office building of the year 2023". Here, we enjoy our own game room, various social events, fitness and massage opportunities, cantina and café, and a rooftop terrace with a beautiful ocean view, all just 5 minutes from the nearest train & metro station.

You’ll also get the opportunity to join our student community, where you can participate in social and professional activities and connect with fellow students from various departments across the organization.