Procurement Intern (Summer 2024)
ABOUT THE ROLE
As we continue to look for more sustainable ways to build, we need world-class talent to join our team. We are seeking a Procurement Intern for Summer 2024 who is passionate about sustainability, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture. This opportunity will be a 10-week, paid internship beginning May 28th, 2024.
This position will be located in Dundee, MI.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Typical Assignments include:
- Spend analysis
- Support for sourcing activities
- Supplier studies
- Channel planning
- Process optimization
- Negotiation strategies
- Special projects
- Inventory strategies and optimization
- Collaboration with Logistics, Finance, Legal and Operations Teams
- Will be assigned to a real job/task and expected to make a contribution that will have an impact on the business.
- Utilize various skill sets/knowledge during day-to-day operations and to achieve team/company goals.
- Create a presentation at the end of their internship to executive leadership regarding what they have learned and what they believe they have contributed to the business.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program majoring in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, or similar field.
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, database systems, and analytics.
- Strong academic performance.
- Geographic flexibility.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
- Team oriented and able to work with all levels of the organization.
- Willing to spend time out in the field getting to know the business first hand.
SCHEDULE AND ENVIRONMENT
- This is an onsite role; the intern will be expected to be onsite Monday - Friday and work an 8-hour shift (40 hours per week is mandatory).
- In this internship position, you will be working in an office environment
- You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from your worksite for the summer.
- Throughout the duration of your internship, you may be required to travel for site tours, shadow experiences, or intern events.
BENEFITS OF OUR INTERNSHIP
- Experience within the building materials industry.
- Mentorship and professional development training throughout the summer.
- A culture that promotes diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, and recognition.
- Learn about the industry from all levels of Holcim US management.
- Potential opportunity, upon graduation, for full-time employment with a successful, fast-growing company!