Procurement Internship

Pretium Packaging • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

Looking for more than just another internship? At Pretium Packaging, our
Procurement Interns work on real business initiatives that impact supplier
performance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across multiple
manufacturing locations.
You won’t just observe — you’ll analyze data, build reports, support sourcing
decisions, and help drive measurable value across the supply chain.

As a Procurement Excellence Intern, you’ll work cross-functionally with
Procurement, IT, Supply Chain, and Operations to:

This internship includes hands-on exposure to both Direct and Indirect Materials
Procurement, including:

Direct Materials

DIFOT (Delivery In Full On Time) performance reporting
Supplier scorecard development
LDR (Let Down Ratio) waste reduction analysis
MOQ optimization and ordering strategy improvements

Indirect Materials

PPE standardization across facilities
Forklift replacement business cases
IT hardware lifecycle optimization
Travel and preferred hotel program analysis

At Pretium Packaging, interns contribute to meaningful projects that directly
impact cost, supplier performance, and operational efficiency. Your work will
help shape procurement strategy and improve supply chain performance across the
organization.

Build experience. Drive value. Launch your career in procurement. Apply today.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing degree in: Supply Chain Business Finance Operations Engineering Analytics Related field
• Strong analytical skills
• Excel proficiency
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Interest in procurement or supply chain
• Experience with data analytics or BI tools
• ERP exposure
• Process improvement experience
• Manufacturing interest

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier performance and delivery metrics
• Support procurement analytics and reporting initiatives
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost and waste
• Build dashboards and reporting tools
• Evaluate ordering patterns and inventory practices
• Support indirect materials cost optimization initiatives
• Build business cases for procurement improvements
• Gather and analyze procurement and operational data
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership

Benefits

• Hands-on procurement analytics experience
• Supplier performance management exposure
• Cross-functional project collaboration
• Business case development experience
• Data-driven decision-making skills
• Real-world cost optimization initiatives
• Work directly with procurement leadership
• Build tools used across multiple facilities
• Analyze real supplier and operational data
• Develop business cases for cost savings
• Gain exposure to manufacturing supply chain strategy
• Present recommendations to stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees