Internship - Head Office - Data & AI Specialist in Procurement H/F

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.

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—including generative AI, LLMs, and low-code AI platforms—to address concrete procurement business cases.
• Business Intelligence and Analysis: Act as a bridge between procurement business stakeholders and technical possibilities by analyzing requirements, proposing proofs of concept, and building end-to-end data solutions.
• Data Architecture and Flow Design: Create and formalize the architecture surrounding procurement data, ensuring robust documentation of data flows from collection to visualization. Continuously improve and maintain the knowledge base architecture.
• Data Governance and Collection: Support the team in maintaining high data governance standards, assisting with the automation of data collection processes, and ensuring data consistency across systems.
• Engagement and 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.

We are looking for a candidate currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, or Business Analytics at an engineering school or university, with the following attributes:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong interest in AI technologies, including generative AI and prompt engineering, as well as familiarity with data manipulation tools such as Python and SQL. Genuine curiosity to experiment with and deploy custom-made solutions using Apps 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, with strong pedagogy and change management skills.
• Tools: Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI and the Google Workspace/Gemini environment—including Gems, NotebookLM, and Workspace Studio—is a plus.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required for working in an international environment. French is a significant advantage.
• Soft Skills: Autonomy, curiosity about 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 at the Group’s historic headquarters in central Paris, at Quai d’Orsay.
• Geographical location: France / Île-de-France / 75-Paris
• Desired start date: January 2027
• Duration: 6 months
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