Asia Pacific - Regional Procurement Intern (1H 2027)

Shiseido NEXT Internship Programme 2027

Role: Regional Procurement Intern

Shape your future. Create beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido, beauty goes beyond products. It is about empowering people, driving innovation, and creating meaningful impact.

Why Shiseido NEXT?

At Shiseido, we believe every career journey begins with opportunity.

Shiseido NEXT is designed to give aspiring talents meaningful exposure, real-world experience, and opportunities to grow alongside industry professionals.

Through the Shiseido NEXT Internship Programme, you'll gain hands-on experience working on real business projects, collaborate with colleagues across Asia Pacific, and learn from experienced professionals in a global beauty company with over 150 years of heritage.

This is more than an internship. It is an opportunity to discover your potential, develop future-ready skills, and take the next step in your career journey.

What You'll Do

As a Regional Procurement Intern, you will support the Asia Pacific (APAC) Indirect Procurement team's regional sourcing, supplier governance, sustainability implementation, spend/saving reporting, and day-to-day coordination across markets.

You will:

• Sourcing and RFP support: Assist with supplier research, RFP preparation, proposal and quotation comparison, evaluation records, trackers, presentations, and follow-ups.

• Sourcing governance: Support new-vendor validation by checking business justification and required documents; maintain approval records and follow up on incomplete submissions.

• Policy support: Respond to routine procurement policy and process questions using approved guidance; prepare FAQs, templates, communications, and compliance trackers; escalate exceptions to Procurement.

• POSM Eco-Guideline: Support APAC implementation of the 5R approach: Respect, Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Replace; coordinate market and supplier data, track KPI progress, maintain evidence, and support workshops and reports.

• Supplier onboarding and compliance: Track NDA, Supplier Code of Conduct, sustainability assessment, supplier master data, contract status, and other required records.

• Analytics and administration: Support spend analysis, category and supplier classification, savings and project reporting, document filing, meeting actions, and management updates.

What You'll Gain

1. Regional Exposure

Work with colleagues from diverse markets across Asia Pacific and gain insights within a regional organisation.

2. Meaningful Projects

Contribute and take on meaningful projects with real business impact.

3. Mentorship & Guidance

Receive coaching and support from experienced professionals who are invested in your development.

4. Future-Ready Skills

Explore the latest trends, innovations, and advancements within the beauty industry and continuously learn and develop new skills.

5. Professional Network

Connect with professionals across functions and markets while expanding your industry knowledge.

Who We're Looking For

You are:

• Currently pursuing a diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering or science or a related field.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

• Good written and spoken English; an additional APAC language is an advantage.

• Analytical, organised, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.

• Clear and professional communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Curious, collaborative, discreet, and willing to learn in a regional environment.

• Keen to learn about Procurement in corporate world

Learn. Contribute. Grow.

Take your NEXT step with Shiseido.