Procurement Intern

Water Technologies•Glen Allen, VA

13h

About The Position

Veolia is seeking thoughtful, dedicated professionals to join our ever growing team as we deliver leading water treatment solutions for clients across municipal and industrial markets, in locations on six continents. Finding solutions to the world's biggest water use and reuse problems has never been more important than it is right now. Working at Veolia means helping people. Our careers have purpose and are vital to everyday quality of life. Veolia’s mission is to resource the world and we hope you will join us!

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business Administration/Management, or Operations Management
Demonstrated interest in procurement, logistics, or operations management
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good technical writing skills
Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects
Full-time availability for Summer 2027
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Responsibilities

Conduct preliminary market research on suppliers specializing in mechanical, electrical, and fabrication services.
Compile supplier capability data, pricing information, and industry trends to support the Regional Technical Category Manager's strategic sourcing decisions and market analysis activities.
Assist in organizing, tracking, and maintaining proposal documentation for custom turnkey projects.
Support the compilation of supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials to ensure all proposal costing and optimization activities are properly documented and accessible.
Gather historical project cost data, labor rates, material pricing, and industry benchmarks.
Organize this information into accessible formats to support total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and cost reduction initiatives led by senior team members.
Collect and compile performance data (workload, liquidation, schedule, quality, safety, cost metrics) and prepare summary reports to support post-award management and supplier performance reviews.
Support the development and organization of contract templates, terms and conditions frameworks, and compliance checklists.
Assist in ensuring documentation is current and accessible for negotiation and risk management activities.
Serve as a liaison between the procurement team and project execution teams.
Track project schedules, delivery timelines, and supplier commitments to support on-time delivery assurance and identify potential schedule risks early.
Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute action items for cross-functional collaboration meetings with project teams, engineering, and suppliers.
Support communication between procurement and internal stakeholders regarding project-specific needs.
Collect current procurement workflows, sourcing processes, and supplier management procedures.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing best practices across the team's operations.
Research and compile information on water industry standards, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to custom turnkey/mechanical/electrical projects.
Support the team's compliance and risk management efforts.
Support data entry, maintenance, and reporting within procurement systems (SAP, Ariba).
Assist in generating reports and maintaining accurate supplier and project information to support category management activities.