Global Procurement Intern: Cost-Saving Projects

Caterpillar Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,996 - 55,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer day

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. invites students to join our Procurement internship in Peoria, IL for a 12-week, 40-hour-per-week program. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies, support supplier negotiations, and analyze data to drive cost improvements.

This onsite role offers valuable networking with Caterpillar professionals worldwide. The internship emphasizes professional development across procurement disciplines, including category buying, supplier development,

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a full-time 4-year university/college in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Must have 30 completed semester hours before start or 12 hours for transfer students.
• Minimum 2.8/4.0 GPA.
• Must relocate to Peoria, IL or be available to work onsite for the internship duration.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of global sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with product supply and category teams to drive cost savings.
• Analyze data for supplier negotiations and decision-making.
• Engage with Caterpillar teams worldwide to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-cultural collaboration

Business process understanding

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

4-year university/college enrollment

Minimum 2.8/4.0 GPA

Tools

Relocation logistics

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. invites students to join our Procurement internship in Peoria, IL for a 12-week, 40-hour-per-week program. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies, support supplier negotiations, and analyze data to drive cost improvements.

This onsite role offers valuable networking with Caterpillar professionals worldwide. The internship emphasizes professional development across procurement disciplines, including category buying, supplier development,