Fall 2026 Procurement Intern

Ahlstrom; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Ahlstrom is seeking a Procurement Intern to support global procurement activities for direct and indirect materials. You will work with category managers, buyers, and plant stakeholders across regions, handling supplier communications, spend analysis, and procurement reporting.

The role offers exposure to supplier relationship management, contract administration, and procurement digitalization initiatives. You must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and be able to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Compliance).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supplier communications and RFQ processes.
• Perform spend and market analysis for direct and indirect materials.
• Maintain procurement data and reports.
• Support sourcing activities and supplier performance tracking.
• Contribute to procurement projects focused on compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.

Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!

We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

We are seeking a Procurement Intern to support global procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, working closely with category managers, buyers, supply chain teams, and plant stakeholders across multiple regions. Responsibilities include assisting with supplier communications, spend and market analysis, maintaining procurement data and reports, supporting RFQ and sourcing activities, tracking supplier performance metrics, and contributing to procurement projects focused on compliance. The intern will gain exposure to supplier relationship management, contract administration, and procurement digitalization initiatives within a leading specialty materials company. Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Compliance, or a related field, possess strong analytical and communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other digital tools, and demonstrate a proactive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

This internship is for the Fall 2026 semester with the potential to extend into 2027.

Pay Rate:

• $22.00 per hour

Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a part-time basis
• Enrolled in a Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Compliance, or a related field degree program
• Living in a commutable distance to Kaukauna, WI
• Strong desire to work within a fast-faced office environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.