Procurement Intern

Veolia; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a proactive intern for a Summer 2027 procurement and sourcing support role in the United States. You will dive into supplier data, analyze market trends, and help organize proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials.

The position focuses on supporting regional category managers and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliant documentation. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management with strong

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate with a Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management.
• Interest in procurement, logistics, or operations management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical 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 supplier market research and compile capability data to aid strategic sourcing.
• Organize supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs across schedule, quality, safety, and cost.
• Collaborate with project teams to monitor delivery timelines and flag delays.
• Develop SOPs and process documentation to improve efficiency.
• Attend cross-functional meetings and summarize actions for stakeholders.
• Support SAP/Ariba data entry and reporting for procurement activities.
• Assist in contract templates and compliance documentation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

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? Onewith advancement opportunities? Do you have a passion to help others?

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

Veolia is seeking thoughtful, dedicated professionals to join our ever growingteam as we deliver leading water treatment solutions for clients across municipaland industrial markets, in locations on six continents. Finding solutions to theworld's biggest water use and reuse problems has never been more importantthan it is right now.
Working at Veolia means helping people. Our careers have purpose and arevital to everyday quality of life. Veolia’s mission is to resource the world and wehope you will join us!

Job Description

What your day might look like:

• Dive into supplier data, analyzing market trends and compiling capabilityinformation to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Organize and track supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluation materialsto 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 flagpotential 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 keepstakeholders 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 marketresearch on suppliers specializing in mechanical, electrical, and fabricationservices. Compile supplier capability data, pricing information, and industrytrends to support the Regional Technical Category Manager's strategicsourcing decisions and market analysis activities.
• Proposal Documentation & Organization: Assist in organizing, tracking, andmaintaining proposal documentation for custom turnkey projects. Supportthe compilation of supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluationmaterials to ensure all proposal costing and optimization activities areproperly documented and accessible.
• Cost Data Collection & Benchmarking: Gather historical project cost data,labor rates, material pricing, and industry benchmarks. Organize thisinformation 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 andcompile performance data (workload, liquidation, schedule, quality, safety,cost metrics) and prepare summary reports to support post-awardmanagement and supplier performance reviews.
• Contract & Compliance Documentation: Support the development andorganization of contract templates, terms and conditions frameworks, andcompliance checklists. Assist in ensuring documentation is current andaccessible for negotiation and risk management activities.
• Project Execution Coordination Support: Serve as a liaison between theprocurement team and project execution teams. Track project schedules,delivery timelines, and supplier commitments to support on-time deliveryassurance and identify potential schedule risks early.
• Stakeholder Communication & Meeting Support: Prepare meeting agendas,take minutes, and distribute action items for cross-functional collaborationmeetings with project teams, engineering, and suppliers. Supportcommunication between procurement and internal stakeholders regardingproject-specific needs.
• Procurement Process Documentation & Process Improvement: Collect currentprocurement workflows, sourcing processes, and supplier managementprocedures. Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist inimplementing best practices across the team's operations.
• Industry Standards & Compliance Research: Research and compileinformation on water industry standards, safety regulations, environmentalrequirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to customturnkey/mechanical/electrical projects. Support the team's compliance andrisk management efforts.
• Data Entry & System Management (SAP/Ariba): Support data entry,maintenance, and reporting within procurement systems (SAP, Ariba). Assistin generating reports and maintaining accurate supplier and projectinformation to support category management activities.

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor’s Degree inBusiness, 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 departmentprojects.
• 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.