Procurement Associate - 2027

RippleMatch Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Global opportunities

Job summary

Kingspan Group invites applications for its Graduate Programme. You will support steel procurement activities, manage POs, and assist with data management and process improvement.

The role offers global mobility, exposure to five divisions, and a structured development path to accelerate your transition from university to professional work. Applicants should be within 12 months of graduation, legally eligible to work in the US, and willing to work full-time in person.

Qualifications

• Graduated or within 12 months of graduation
• Eligible to work in the US
• Willing to work full-time, in person
• Strong written and spoken English
• Driving licence (if required by role)

Responsibilities

• Support steel procurement activities: PO placement, expediting, supplier communication, inventory tracking
• Assist procurement systems with data management, reporting, and process improvement
• Coordinate with outsourcing team to track POs, deliveries, and production status
• Create and maintain procurement SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation
• Participate in strategic sourcing, supplier evaluations, cost analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Structure workload

Adaptability

Vision and positivity

Resilience

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Supply Chain or related

Job description

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged. We reserve the right to close or extend the job posting

Graduate Programme | Kingspan Group

What you could be doing:

Some of the tasks involved in this role are:

• Support steel procurement activities, including purchase order placement,expediting, supplier communication, and inventory tracking.
• Assistprocurement systems with data management, supplier maintenance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with the outsourcing team to track purchase orders, supplier deliveries, and production status, ensuringtimelycommunication of risks and milestones.
• Create, document, andmaintainprocurement SOP's, work instructions, and process documentation to standardize best practice.
• Participatein strategic sourcing projects, supplier evaluations, cost analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement organization.

The skills and competencies you will need:

• Ability to structure and organise workload with self-discipline,planningand consideration
• Adapting to new, continuously changing processes,policiesand working practices
• Ability to create an exciting vision with a positive outlook and self-belief
• Maintain confidence and positivity when faced with challenges
• Deliver proactively with a sense of ownership

What we can offer you:

• You will be a Kingspan employee from Day 1
• The opportunity to live and work across the globe and in any of our 5 divisions
• Competitive salary
• A graduate development programme aimed at supporting you as you transition from university to the world of work and accelerating your career development
• Access to business leaders
• A dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• We recognize thatgreat talentcomes from many locations.Eligible candidates may receive relocation assistance, with approved expenses covered up to the company’s established policy limits.

Candidate requirements:

• You should be no more than 12 months post-graduation and available to take up a position no later than 30 September 2027
• You should have no more than 12 months’work experience (not including university placements, internships, summer jobs, etc.)
• You must be eligible to live and work permanently inthe US
• You will need to have aDegreeand/or Masters in a relevant discipline i.e.:Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance,Economics
• Agood levelof verbal and written English
• Driving Licence
• Willing to work full-time, in person

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

GenAI can be used to helppractice and structureyourresponses butshould not be usedcreateyour responses.

For example, you could use GenAI by showing it the job description and asking it to generate mock interview questions to practice with, but it should not be used to simply answer the questions for you.

Remember, the goal of using GenAI in your job application is to augment your natural abilities andshowcaseyour best self.It'snot about creating a persona thatisn'tyou. We value authenticity and want to understand who you are, your experiences, and what you bring to the table.

We can confirm that AI is not used at any point in our recruitment process to review/ screen or score applications. All applications and video interview responses are reviewed by our experienced (human) recruiters.

Applications close9thOctober 2026