Procurement Intern

James Hardie • Chicago, IL

5h

About The Position

James Hardie’s 12-week paid summer internship gives students hands-on experience in their chosen field while contributing to projects that drive business results. 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 leading to a comprehensive RFP for a major area of company spend. The position is full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027. The stated pay range is $20 to $25 per hour; placement within the range depends on factors such as experience, skills, and geography.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university.
• 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.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in sourcing, assessing, and systematically arranging data so it can be easily reviewed and understood.
• Confidence interacting with others and ability to cultivate positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally within the JHBP procurement team on a project leading to a comprehensive RFP for a major area of company spend.
• Analyze spending opportunities to assess the potential value before issuing 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 inform project planning and RFP development.
• Author and circulate an RFP to gather initial proposals on the company’s book of business.

Benefits

• Paid 12-week internship.
• Mentorship and guidance.
• Professional development resources.
• Feedback and evaluation.
• Meaningful projects with business impact.
• Exposure to James Hardie culture.
• Networking opportunities and skill development.
• Pay of $20 to $25 per hour, subject to placement factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern