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Legal Trainee 20%

Location: 

Zurich, CH, 8005

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

This role focuses on negotiating Barry Callebaut’s Terms & Conditions of Purchase with various raw material suppliers. You will work closely with the Legal team and act as the key legal and commercial interface for internal stakeholders, ensuring that agreements comply with corporate standards and support strategic sourcing objectives.

 

Task Overview

  • Lead contract negotiations with raw material suppliers based on Barry Callebaut’s Terms and Conditions of Purchase and in line with company policies
  • Draft and finalize contract amendments as needed
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Sourcing, Quality, Legal)
  • Track negotiation status, follow up with suppliers and proactively drive progress
  • Maintain accurate documentation and version control in company’s supplier portal (SRM).

 

Requirements

  • Student in Law (3rd year or higher) at a Swiss University
  • Business-fluent in English, knowledge of German/ French is a plus
  • Experience in contract negotiations, preferably in a procurement or sourcing context
  • Team-oriented personality with strong attention to detail and precision in drafting
  • Technical affinity, as work involves using the company’s supplier portal (SRM) and various digital tools (DocuSign, MS Office etc.)
  • Efficient, flexible and pragmatic with ability to work independently and manage multiple negotiations simultaneously
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills

 

Do you want to join the world of Chocolate and Cocoa? Are you available two half-days per week or as agreed? This role is limited to 12-24 months depending on agreement. We are looking forward receiving your application.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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