Procurement Intern

James Hardie•Chicago, IL

3d•$22 - $25

About The Position

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business. Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development. As an intern, you will be mentored through the end-to-end process of procurement category management, from exploration to implementation.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior).
Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills effective communication is crucial
Proficient in sourcing, assessing, and systematically arranging data to ensure it can be easily reviewed and understood
Confidently interact with others and have the ability cultivate positive relationships

Responsibilities

Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks.
Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives.
Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation.
Engage in team meetings and share ideas.
Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards.
Work cross functionally within the JHBP procurement team on a project that will lead to a comprehensive RFP on a major area of spend within James Hardie
Provide opportunity analysis on an area of spending that will be used to properly assess the size of the prize before going to market for the RFP.
Execute market discovery that will be used to understand the landscape of potential vendors within space as well as understand the overall market in today’s environment
Author and circulate an RFI to gather early market intelligence, which will guide project planning and the creation of a comprehensive RFP
Author and circulate a RFP (Request for proposal) which will be used to gather initial proposals on the company book of business