Intern Procurement ESG Risk Coordinator

Intern– Procurement ESG Risk coordinator (H/F)

Start date: Sept 2026

Period: 6 months

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified globally, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

About The Job

Within Procurement we support Opella ambitions, by embedding sustainability and Risk in our sourcing strategies and processes as well as in our supplier relationship management, with the aim to create healthy and safeguard business throughout our supply chain.

Our mission, spanning both Risk and Sustainability topics; including environmental challenges, sustainability risk management, and procurement risks impact; is to accelerate the transformation of our Procurement function.

In this context, Opella Healthcare is seeking additional support to strengthen the implementation and governance of our Procurement transformation roadmap, with a particular focus on sustainability and risk management initiatives.

Based within our Procurement department in Neuilly and working closely with the ESG and Procurement Risk teams, you will play a key role in the deployment, implementation, and governance of ESG and broader Risk management processes.

Main Responsibilities

• You are involved in the Environmental roadmap with our suppliers by:
  • Coordinating the Climate maturity assessment of our Partners
  • Working closely with buyers and suppliers to help organize, monitor, and implement Emission Factor reduction projects.
• In collaboration with our ESG Risk process Governance expert & Risk Procurement Leader, you will:
  • You will coordinate with buyers on supplier Code of Conduct & EcoVadis compliance.
  • You will support sustainability risk process digitalization & dashboard creation
  • You will contribute to embed risk in the daily life of the buyers through toolkit creations

Your Profile

• Education: You are looking for an internship contract, starting as of Sept 2026 as part of a Master’s / Bachelor degree in Procurement/ Management/ Sustainability in University or Business school.
• Experience: You have a good understanding of Supply chain and Procurement, and you are passionate about sustainability and risk management, willing to create positive impacts for Planet and People.
• Skills: You can work comfortably in high autonomy with strong self-discipline, focus on end results. You are very comfortable with data management and master Excel and PowerPoint tools.
• Languages: Part of an international environment, you are fluent in English, and you can write and hold a conversation with non-French speakers.

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

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