Buyer Co-op - Spring 2027

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is seeking a Buyer Co-op in Wichita, Kansas to work with seasoned procurement professionals while you continue your education. This year‑long co-op runs January through May, with potential for full‑time employment after the program ends.

You will help develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, analyze data, and collaborate across functions to ensure materials and services are available for operations and projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree or alternative program.
• Able to work concurrently with classes during the academic year.
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2027.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and procurement operations to help drive cost savings and supply chain efficiency.
• Hands-on experience with contract management, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic business environment.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to help ensure materials and services are available to support our operations and project needs.

Skills

Procurement interest

Supply chain

Strategic sourcing

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree program (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Finance)

Tools

PowerBI

Maximo

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Your Job

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is seeking a Buyer Co-op who is excited about discovering their passions and potential while gaining real-world procurement and supply chain experience that creates value for our customers.

In this co-op opportunity, you will work alongside experienced sourcing and procurement professionals while continuing your education. Unlike a traditional summer internship, this role is designed for a student who can work concurrently with their academic schedule throughout the school year, allowing for deeper learning, expanded responsibilities, and meaningful contributions to business outcomes.

The co-op is anticipated to run from January through May. Based on individual performance and business needs, successful co-ops may be considered for full-time employment immediately following the conclusion of the program.

Our Team

At Koch, our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services. We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day.

This posting is specifically for our Procurement team at Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) in Wichita, Kansas. We are seeking a student who is available to begin and continue working throughout the academic year while enrolled in school. As a Buyer Co-op, you will have the opportunity to develop procurement and supplier management skills, gain exposure to sourcing strategies and purchasing processes, and build valuable business experience while contributing to real projects and initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Support sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and procurement operations to help drive cost savings and supply chain efficiency.
• Hands-on experience with contract management, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic business environment.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to help ensure materials and services are available to support our operations and project needs.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a degree or alternative program (e.g., Master's program, 4 year college program, 2 year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
• Able to work concurrently with classes during the academic year
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2027
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Currently enrolled in a degree program of Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, International Business, Economics
• Experience with software like PowerBI, Maximo, Ariba, SAP, etc.
• Interest in procurement, supply chain, supplier management, or strategic sourcing

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).