Procurement Intern

Veolia | North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a motivated student or recent graduate to join its procurement team for Summer 2027. In this internship, you will dive into supplier data, support market analyses, and help organize proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials to drive strategic sourcing decisions.

You will work with SAP/Ariba systems, track KPIs, and collaborate with project teams to ensure on-time delivery, while developing SOPs and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management (or currently enrolled/recent graduate).
• Demonstrated interest in procurement, logistics, or operations management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Full-time availability for Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on suppliers, compiling capability data and pricing to support sourcing decisions.
• Organize supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials for easy access.
• Collect cost data and benchmarks to support TCO analyses and cost-reduction efforts.
• Track supplier performance metrics and prepare summary reports for reviews.
• Assist in drafting contract templates and compliance checklists.
• Coordinate with project teams to monitor delivery timelines and risks.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes for cross-functional meetings.
• Document procurement workflows and identify process improvements.
• Research water industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to projects.
• Support data entry and reporting in SAP/Ariba.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make an impact? One with advancement opportunities? Do you have a passion to help others?

If you answered YES to any of the above, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! We want YOU to join our growing team and partner with other exceptional team members dedicated to providing a level of services unique to the industry.

Veolia is seeking thoughtful, dedicated professionals to join our ever growing team as we deliver leading water treatment solutions for clients across municipal and industrial markets, in locations on six continents. Finding solutions to the world's biggest water use and reuse problems has never been more important than it is right now.

Working at Veolia means helping people. Our careers have purpose and are vital to everyday quality of life. Veolia’s mission is to resource the world and we hope you will join us!

Job Description

What your day might look like:

• Dive into supplier data, analyzing market trends and compiling capability information to support strategic sourcing decisions.


• Organize and track supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials to ensure the team has accessible, up-to-date information.


• Monitor supplier performance, tracking KPIs across schedule, quality, safety, and cost metrics to identify trends and risks.


• Collaborate with project execution teams to track delivery timelines and flag potential schedule conflicts early.


• Develop or refine process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve team efficiency and clarity.


• Attend cross-functional meetings, take notes, and prepare summaries to keep stakeholders aligned on procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to)

• Supplier Research & Market Analysis Support: Conduct preliminary market research on suppliers specializing in mechanical, electrical, and fabrication services. Compile supplier capability data, pricing information, and industry trends to support the Regional Technical Category Manager's strategic sourcing decisions and market analysis activities.


• Proposal Documentation & Organization: Assist in organizing, tracking, and maintaining proposal documentation for custom turnkey projects. Support the compilation of supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials to ensure all proposal costing and optimization activities are properly documented and accessible.


• Cost Data Collection & Benchmarking: Gather historical project cost data, labor rates, material pricing, and industry benchmarks. Organize this information into accessible formats to support total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and cost reduction initiatives led by senior team members.


• Supplier and Operational Performance Tracking & KPI Monitoring: Collect and compile performance data (workload, liquidation, schedule, quality, safety, cost metrics) and prepare summary reports to support post-award management and supplier performance reviews.


• Contract & Compliance Documentation: Support the development and organization of contract templates, terms and conditions frameworks, and compliance checklists. Assist in ensuring documentation is current and accessible for negotiation and risk management activities.


• Project Execution Coordination Support: Serve as a liaison between the procurement team and project execution teams. Track project schedules, delivery timelines, and supplier commitments to support on-time delivery assurance and identify potential schedule risks early.


• Stakeholder Communication & Meeting Support: Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute action items for cross-functional collaboration meetings with project teams, engineering, and suppliers. Support communication between procurement and internal stakeholders regarding project-specific needs.


• Procurement Process Documentation & Process Improvement: Collect current procurement workflows, sourcing processes, and supplier management procedures. Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing best practices across the team's operations.


• Industry Standards & Compliance Research: Research and compile information on water industry standards, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to custom turnkey/mechanical/electrical projects. Support the team's compliance and risk management efforts.


• Data Entry & System Management (SAP/Ariba): Support data entry, maintenance, and reporting within procurement systems (SAP, Ariba). Assist in generating reports and maintaining accurate supplier and project information to support category management activities.

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management.


• Demonstrated interest in procurement, logistics, or operations management


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Good technical writing skills


• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects.


• Full-time availability for Summer 2027.

Additional Information

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Compensation

• The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $18.80-$20.91 USD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.


• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.