Procurement Intern
About The Position
James Hardie’s 12-week paid summer internship provides hands-on experience, real-world industry exposure, and the opportunity to contribute to projects with measurable business impact. Interns collaborate with experienced professionals, build relationships across the organization, and receive mentoring and professional development support. The Procurement Intern will be mentored through the end-to-end procurement category management process, from exploration through implementation. The intern will work cross-functionally with the JHBP procurement team on a project to develop a comprehensive RFP for a major area of company spend. Work includes analyzing the opportunity, researching the market and potential vendors, and preparing and circulating an RFI and RFP. The role is available for full-time work for 12 weeks during summer 2027. The stated good-faith pay estimate is $20 to $25 per hour; placement depends on factors including experience, skills, and geography.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
- Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to source, assess, and systematically arrange data so it can be easily reviewed and understood.
- Confidence interacting with others and ability to cultivate positive relationships.
Responsibilities
- Work cross-functionally with the JHBP procurement team on a project leading to a comprehensive RFP for a major area of James Hardie spend.
- Analyze an area of spending to assess the opportunity before going to market with an RFP.
- Conduct market discovery to understand potential vendors and the current market landscape.
- Author and circulate an RFI to gather early market intelligence and guide project planning and the comprehensive RFP.
- Author and circulate an RFP to gather initial proposals on the company’s book of business.
Benefits
- Paid 12-week internship.
- Mentorship and guidance.
- Feedback and evaluation.
- Meaningful projects with business impact.
- Networking opportunities and skill development.
- Professional development resources.
- Exposure to James Hardie culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
