Procurement Intern

AAR; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AAR Corp. in Chicago invites you to join our Procurement team as a 10-week summer intern at our global headquarters. You will gain hands-on experience in spend analysis, cost tracking, budgeting support, and financial reporting for sourcing and supplier management.

Work with cross-functional teams, participate in mentorship sessions, and learn about procurement tools and financial systems to build a foundation for a career in Procurement and Supply Chain Finance within a global aerospace company.

Formación

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate financial insights clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with spend analysis, cost tracking, budgeting support, and financial reporting related to sourcing and supplier management.
• Prepare procurement-related financial reports, dashboards, and summary materials for leadership.
• Support analysis of supplier spends, pricing trends, and savings initiatives.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain to support purchasing decisions and improve processes.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial insights communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in progress

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Procurement Intern (18988)

About Us:AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Procurement Intern - 18988

Description

Procurement- Intern

Location: Chicago, IL
Program Dates: June 2027 – August 2027

Join AAR’s Procurement team at our global headquarters in Chicago for an immersive 10-week summer internship.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Spend 10 weeks gaining hands-on experience supporting Procurement and Supply Chain Finance activities, including spend analysis, cost tracking, budgeting support, and financial reporting related to sourcing and supplier management.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting activities by preparing procurement-related financial reports, dashboards, and summary materials to support leadership decision-making.
• Support analysis of supplier spends cost drivers, pricing trends, and savings initiatives to help evaluate procurement performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain to understand business drivers, support purchasing decisions, and improve procurement and financial processes.
• Develop professional skills through mentorship, structured learning sessions, and exposure to financial systems, procurement tools, and best practices used within a global aerospace and defense organization.

Build a strong foundation for a future career in Procurement, Supply Chain Finance, at AAR or within the broader business community.

Performance Objectives:

• Learning & Development: Participate in structured learning sessions and mentorship opportunities with procurement, supply chain, and finance leaders, as well as subject matter experts across the organization.
• Project Management: Take ownership of a meaningful procurement- or supply chain-related project, working independently and collaboratively to analyze data, develop insights, and present findings or recommendations to Procurement and Business Leadership.

Business Acumen: Develop a strong understanding of how a global organization operates by learning key procurement and supply chain drivers, cost and supplier dynamics, and how procurement supports business strategy within the aerospace and defense industry.

Qualifications

What you need to be successful in the role:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or a related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate financial insights clearly.

Why Should You Apply?

• AAR will provide you with the tools, resources, and real-world experience needed to accelerate your professional growth in Procurement.
• Modern office environment with an on-site cafeteria and fitness center supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from procurement professionals and business leaders across all levels of the organization.

Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $22/hr. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location.

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Job

Purchasing

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.