Procurement Internship

PPC Partners • New Berlin, WI

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About The Position

The Procurement Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting procurement activities across the business and learning how purchasing and supplier decisions affect construction projects. Working with the Procurement team, Project Managers, and other business partners, the intern will support sourcing, spend analysis, process improvement, and cost-savings initiatives. The internship offers exposure to both business and project operations, showing how Procurement supports project teams from planning and purchasing through project execution.

Throughout the summer, the intern will gain exposure to Procurement, Project Management, and construction operations while completing meaningful work tied to current business needs. The goal is to understand how procurement decisions help project teams manage costs, keep work moving, and execute projects successfully.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Comfortable working with data, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with an interest in problem-solving and process improvement.
• Interest in procurement, supply chain, construction, or business operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Requests for Quotes (RFQs), supplier information, and quote comparisons.
• Work with Procurement and Project Managers to understand material and service needs for active projects.
• Support procurement-related project needs and follow up as assigned.
• Analyze purchasing and spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for further review.
• Assist with data cleansing, categorization, and validation to improve procurement reporting.
• Develop summaries that help Procurement and business leaders understand purchasing activity.
• Map current procurement processes and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or improve procurement processes.
• Learn how Procurement interacts with Project Management and other functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with identifying potential sourcing and cost-saving opportunities.
• Track identified savings and procurement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed