Global Procurement Intern: Sourcing & Strategy

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Day

Housing Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Medical coverage

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Procurement intern in Peoria, IL. The 12-week, 40-hour-workweek program offers exposure to global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives within the Procurement team.

You will collaborate with product supply and category teams, develop data-driven analyses, and gain hands-on experience across category buying, facility procurement, supplier development, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college in Business, Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
• Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
• If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
• Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding) at current institution
• Must be able to relocate to Peoria, IL area or indicated work location for the duration of the internship

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies and interface with product supply and category teams.
• Deliver cost savings and data-driven analyses for supplier negotiations.
• Work on a variety of projects within Procurement to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Assist and lead process improvement initiatives within the Procurement team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Process knowledge

Project management

Communication

Inclusion

Recognition

Education

4-year university/college

30 completed credit hours

Transfer hours

GPA 2.8/4.0

Relocation to Peoria

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Procurement intern in Peoria, IL. The 12-week, 40-hour-workweek program offers exposure to global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives within the Procurement team.

You will collaborate with product supply and category teams, develop data-driven analyses, and gain hands-on experience across category buying, facility procurement, supplier development, and process improvement.