Summer 2027 Purchasing Intern

D.R. Horton•Westerville, OH

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking a Purchasing Intern for its summer 2027 internship program. The program provides hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to career opportunities within D.R. Horton, its affiliated business functions, and the homebuilding and homebuying process. Interns are assigned to a primary department or functional area and may gain experience through departmental rotations, project work, administrative support, research, reporting, training, office and field-based activities, jobsite observation, and systems support, depending on departmental needs, location, and business priorities. The intern supports daily operations and assigned projects and learns departmental responsibilities, industry terminology, business systems, company policies, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures. The internship also includes opportunities to collaborate across departments, participate in training and meetings, and explore potential career paths, including possible full-time employment after graduation. Overtime and travel, including occasional overnight travel, may be required as business needs require.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and entering junior or senior year, or recently graduated.
Pursuing a degree or coursework related to the assigned internship area, such as business, technology, finance, construction, real estate, human resources, marketing, communications, or operations.
Demonstrated interest in learning about career opportunities within homebuilding, financial services, land development, corporate operations, technology, customer service, or other D.R. Horton business functions.
Willingness to learn, take initiative, ask questions, and contribute in a professional team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with team members, customers, and business partners.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new software, systems, and processes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to varying work environments, including office, field, jobsite, corporate, remote, or hybrid settings, depending on the internship assignment.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Candidates pursuing an advanced degree may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations within the assigned department, division, office, field location, jobsite, or business function.
Assist with department-specific projects, research, reporting, administrative activities, coordination efforts, systems, processes, and other assigned business needs.
Learn and apply departmental responsibilities, industry terminology, business systems, company policies, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments to understand how company functions support homebuilding, homebuying, business operations, and the customer experience.
Participate in training programs, meetings, departmental rotations, and other learning opportunities.
Explore career opportunities within D.R. Horton and affiliated businesses that may lead to full-time employment after graduation.
Conduct business professionally, ethically, and respectfully in support of customers and the Company's reputation and success.