Procurement Intern

Veolia Environnement SA • Milwaukee, WI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Student Exploration and Experience Development (SEED) is a 12-week internship opportunity at Veolia for students to gain hands-on experience in sustainability and ecological transformation. They will work on real-world projects, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and participate in workshops and networking events. The program aims to nurture talent, promote innovation, and foster meaningful connections between students and industry professionals. Overall, the SEED program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to make a positive impact in the industry.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Working towards a four year degree and you have Junior or Senior status in a related major. Example: If the internship is in electrical engineering, you are a junior working towards an electrical engineering (or similar such as electronics engineering) degree.
• Supply Chain – Current college level standing at an accredited university or college
• Class or practical experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFP’s) or strategic sourcing initiatives
• Basic understanding of contracts and agreements is beneficial
• Past experience working with directly with suppliers or customers is preferred.
• 3.2 Cumulative G.P.A preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in extracting, cleaning, and analyzing the data using one or more of the following programming languages, including SAS, SQL, Python.
• 1+ years of experience in visualizing the data using one or more of the following tools, including Tableau, Power BI, Excel (Advanced), Qlik.
• 1+ years of experience in two or more of the following functions, including Analytics, Customer Insights, Marketing, Finance, Operation, Revenue Management, Pricing.
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills.

Responsibilities

• Project manage various supplier Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) activities to maximize purchase acquisition costs for various commodities
• Enhance procurement department activities through improved efficiencies of established processes
• Opportunity to learn ERP / Asset Management functions, including management of designated areas (i.e.: PO placement, invoice management, inventory, etc.)
• Assist with procurement department documentation and establishment of processes
• Support various procurement department initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees