Internship in Procurement and Purchasing

Company Description

BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, active in construction, real estate development, and concessions. Founded in 1909, BESIX has grown impressively and now operates across Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa, the Middle East (via BESIX Construct), as well as in Australia. 

The Group distinguishes itself through its internal Engineering Department, offering deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, planning, BIM, System Engineering, and other advanced tools. 

BESIX achieved a turnover of EUR 4.1 billion in 2025 and employs approximately 10,000 people across 26+ countries, representing over 80 nationalities. 

BESIX is committed through sustainable and responsible practices to leave a positive legacy. We integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into our operations. From reducing carbon emissions and promoting circular construction to fostering inclusive workplaces and ethical governance. 

Our sustainability charter and roadmap guide us in creating long-term value for communities, clients, and future generations. 

Learn more at: https://www.besix.com

Job Description

Are you a student in International Trade, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field and looking for an internship in Belgium? Great! BESIX is continuously looking for motivated interns eager to discover the world of Procurement & Purchasing in an international environment.

During your internship, you will work alongside experienced procurement professionals and contribute to the sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain activities that support our construction projects around the world.

Your mission:

• Support the Procurement & Purchasing team in their day-to-day activities;
• Assist in supplier sourcing, market research, and price inquiries;
• Participate in the preparation, follow-up, and evaluation of Requests for Quotation (RFQs);
• Contribute to supplier comparisons, bid analyses, and recommendation reports;
• Support the administration and follow-up of contracts, orders, and supplier databases;
• Assist with purchasing activities for national and international construction projects;
• Contribute to logistics coordination and the follow-up of international shipments when required.

Do you want to put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain valuable experience in procurement and supply chain operations within a leading international construction group? Then send us your application! BESIX invests in young talent, and this internship could be the start of an exciting career within the Group.

Qualifications

• You are pursuing a master's degree in International Trade, Purchasing, Supply Chain or equivalent;
• You want to do an internship at our head office (Woluwe-Saint-Lambert);
• Your internship period must be at least 6 weeks full-time. Please mention your internship period in your application;
• You speak French/Dutch and you have a good knowledge of English;
• You have an analytical mind, autonomy and rigor;
• You are communicative, proactive and you are not afraid of being in direct intervention and cooperation with multiple stakeholders;
• You are a talented negotiator;
• You are flexible and you bounce back easily when faced with problems and challenges.

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

In line with its behavior of “Be Inclusive”, BESIX intends to accommodate for any reasonable accommodation (non-disproportionate burden), tangible or intangible, that would neutralize the limiting influence of an inappropriate environment on the participation of a person with a disability. Talk to your recruiter when applying.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose: “We take on today’s boldest challenges to build a lasting legacy”, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.

Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:  

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions);
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;

The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.