Internship - Global Procurement Refeer (Marseille)

CEVA Logistics, part of the CMA CGM Group, provides global supply chain solutions that connect people, products, and providers across the world. The company operates in more than 170 countries and employs over 110,000 people across about 1,500 sites, and it ranks among the top five global third-party logistics providers.

They offer a dynamic environment where a diverse, global team collaborates to co-create value for customers through contract logistics and transport by air, ocean, road, and finished vehicles. The culture supports growth, innovation, and continuous improvement, inviting people who want to learn and contribute meaningfully.

In Marseille, on-site, CMA CGM is hosting an internship in Global Procurement for reefers, within the Maritime Purchasing division. This is a hands-on chance to see how refrigerated freight is sourced, how quotes are managed, and how pricing decisions support major accounts. It’s a fit for students pursuing a procurement or supply chain path who want real exposure to rate requests and carrier negotiations.

Inside the global reefer buying desk

In this role you’ll report to the Maritime Purchasing leadership and join the Trade Managers for Global Reefer, helping to secure carrier tariffs for defined trades, handle network quote requests, negotiate freight rates for targeted accounts, and compile purchasing data for large customers. You’ll also participate in occasional market studies that shape pricing and strategy.

What we need from you

You’re studying in a business or engineering program, ideally with a specialization in purchasing or procurement. Knowledge of international transport or logistics would be a plus.

• You’re enrolled in a business or engineering program, preferably with a focus on purchasing or procurement
• Familiarity with international transport or logistics would help your day-to-day
• You’re motivated, curious, and you bring solid people skills, plus a strong command of the Office suite; Excel is essential
• You operate in English at a professional level, and another language would be advantageous
• You’re rigorous, proactive, and able to contribute practical ideas
• You have a genuine interest in current events and the international economy, with strong analytic and synthesis abilities

Nice-to-haves

• Experience or familiarity with market research tasks would be useful
• Any additional language skills beyond English would be a bonus

Tips for applicants

Lead your resume with coursework and projects tied to procurement, logistics, or market analysis, and show how these topics align with the Global Reefer tasks like sourcing carrier quotes or compiling rates for major accounts.

Be ready to talk about a concrete time you gathered carrier quotes or supported a price negotiation, and explain how you would approach a typical rate request the team handles.

Prepare to discuss how you analyse data for a market study or price initiative, since this internship includes occasional market work to inform pricing decisions.

Ask a targeted question about how the Global Reefer team collaborates with carriers and major accounts, or which market trends in reefers they’re currently watching to guide pricing decisions.

How to apply

To apply, email [email protected].

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: [email protected]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.