INTERNSHIP - HEAD OFFICE - DATA & AI SPECIALIST IN PROCUREMENT M/F

Job description

The Europe Procurement organization is accelerating its digital and AI transformation to optimize operations and drive strategic decision-making. As part of the Digital Tools and Data Intelligence team, you will help leverage data as a key strategic driver. Our team shapes the digital roadmap, ensures robust data governance, and deploys scalable AI solutions across the Group. In this role, you will act as an in-house data science specialist, bridging the gap between business needs and high-impact digital solutions. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? With the support of our teams and your manager, you will carry out the following tasks: AI Solution Deployment: Identify opportunities, build and deploy solutions using available Workspace AI tools (Generative AI, LLMs, and low-code AI platforms) to solve concrete procurement business cases. Business Intelligence & Analysis: Act as a bridge between procurement business stakeholders and technical possibilities by analyzing requirements, proposing proof-of-concepts, and building end-to-end data solutions. Data Architecture & Flow Design: Create and formalize the architecture surrounding procurement data, ensuring robust documentation of data flows from collection to visualization. Continuous improvement into the Knowledge base architecture and maintenance. Data Governance & Collection: Support the team in maintaining high standards of data governance, assisting in the automation of data collection processes and ensuring data consistency across systems. Animation & Adoption: Lead data maintenance workshops and drive tool adoption initiatives to ensure that digital solutions are effectively integrated into the daily routines of the procurement community. Are you a MATCH? We are looking for a candidate currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, or Business Analytics (Engineering School or University) with the following attributes: Technical Proficiency: Strong interest in AI technologies (Generative AI, Prompt Engineering) and familiarity with data manipulation tools (Python, SQL). You have a genuine curiosity to experiment and deploy custom-made solutions using App Script and APIs. Analytical Mindset: Ability to translate complex business problems into technical requirements and architectural designs. Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to lead workshops and explain technical concepts to non-expert audiences (pedagogy and change management). Tools: Knowledge of Data Visualization tools (Power BI) and Google Workspace/ Gemini (Gems, Notebook LM, Workspace Studio) environment is a plus. Languages: Fluency in English is required (working in an international environment); French is a significant advantage. Soft Skills: Autonomy, curiosity for the procurement business, and a proactive "can-do" attitude. Additional Information Air Liquide has been awarded the Happy Trainees label. The internship will take place in the Group's historical headquarters in the center of Paris at Quai d'Orsay. Geographical location: France / Ile de France / 75-Paris Desired start date: January 2027 Duration of the internship : 6 months To know more about our company and get some tips to join us, click here Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.