Procurement Intern

AK Steel Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is offering a Supply Chain Procurement Internship in Cleveland, OH.

You will work alongside engineering and operations leaders to gain practical procurement experience and build a path toward future full-time opportunities. The internship covers categories like Mobile Equipment, Lubricants, and Chemicals, with responsibilities ranging from supplier research to RFP management and price analysis.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Supply Chain Management with a focus toward Procurement.
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day procurement activities, including managing supplier relationships, market research, tracking PO's, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Collect data and analyze supplier pricing and performance metrics across plants.
• Verify the accuracy of index-related price changes and manage blanket PO pricing.
• Track market trends, identifying opportunities and risks.
• Research potential suppliers, assess capabilities and pricing.
• Manage end-to-end process for RFPs.
• Collaborate with AP to research invoicing and payment issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Market research

Communication

Procurement basics

Education

Pursuing BS in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.

The Supply Chain Procurement Intern at Cleveland-Cliffs, will manage projects within various categories, including Mobile Equipment, Lubricants, Chemicals, and others as assigned. The projects in which an intern will participate will vary, based on education level and other factors, but will model the duties below to the extent possible.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day procurement activities, including managing supplier relationships, conducting market research, tracking purchase orders, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Collect data and analyze supplier pricing and performance metrics, ensuring consistency across plants.
• Verify the accuracy of Index-related price changes and manage blanket purchase order pricing.
• Track market trends, identifying opportunities and risks.
• Research potential suppliers, assess capabilities, and evaluate product quality and pricing.
• Manage the end-to-end process for Requests for Proposal (RFP).
• Work with AP to research invoicing and payment issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in the field of Supply Chain Management with a focus toward Procurement
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The range for this internship is $20.40 - $27.55

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.