Global Supply Chain Procurement Intern, Summer 2027 (REQ#43462)

RippleMatch Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Amway Global Procurement internship offers hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, and process improvement across functions and regions. Interns work with procurement professionals and stakeholders to analyze data, develop recommendations, and contribute to strategic projects.

Reporting is in Ada, MI on Mondays through Thursdays with Fridays remote optional, fostering collaboration, learning, and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Academic eligibility: junior year completion with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and April 2028.
• Eligible for internship and able to report in Ada, MI in-person four days a week (Friday optional remote).
• Majors aligned with Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Economics, Finance, or Operations Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with procurement professionals and stakeholders to analyze data and develop recommendations.
• Contribute to projects that support operational and strategic goals across functions and regions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Business Administration

Economics

Finance

Operations Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

ERP (JDE)

AI tools

Job description

Internship Job title: Global Supply Chain Procurement Intern, Summer 2027

Department/Division: Supply Chain / Procurement

Hourly Range: $24.22-$25.40

Location: Ada, MI (Onsite)

*Note: This position is an office role, and you must be able to report in-person to Ada on Mondays through Thursdays, with Friday as a remote optional day

What's special about this team:

The Global Procurement team provides interns with meaningful, hands‑on work that directly impacts the business. Interns are trusted with real projects and partner with stakeholders across multiple functions, divisions, and regions, allowing them to gain broad exposure to Amway's Supply Chain organization beyond procurement alone.

This team values collaboration, learning, and professional development. Interns have opportunities to build strong cross‑functional relationships, contribute to strategic initiatives, and develop a deeper understanding of how procurement supports the enterprise. The team also works intentionally to create an inclusive environment where interns are engaged, supported, and celebrated throughout the summer.

How would an intern contribute to the team's success:

• As a Global Procurement Intern, you will support sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, and process improvement initiatives that help drive value across the organization. You will partner with procurement professionals and business stakeholders to analyze data, evaluate opportunities, develop recommendations, and contribute to projects that support operational and strategic business goals.

An example of a typical project would be:

An example of our typical project includes optimizing spend and providing cost reductions via conducting a strategic bid, development a Supplier Segmentation process and rolling out globally, conducting a cost analysis/breakdown for a category of spend and providing cost improvement recommendations, negotiating spend with one or more suppliers, implementing or expanding a stocking program with current key suppliers, leveraging analytics to provide business insights and recommendations.

Required skills and background:

Desired Majors:

• Supply Chain Management

• Procurement

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Finance

• Operations Management

Academic Eligibility: Students who will have completed their junior year by the start of the internship and have an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and April 2028.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data to support business recommendations.

• Experience with SharePoint, ERP systems (such as JDE), or procurement-related tools is a plus.

• Familiarity with AI tools and an interest in leveraging technology to improve efficiency, analysis, and decision-making is preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Natural curiosity and desire to understand root causes and business drivers.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work.

• Comfort working with a variety of stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership of projects and learning opportunities.

Your pay rate within the posted range will be based on your completed class year at the start of the internship program. Amway's recruiting team will confirm your applicable rate during the recruitment process.

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.