Procurement Intern

Covestro AG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a summer intern for the Procurement group at our North American headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. The 12-week program supports planning, analysis and procurement of strategic materials and services to keep facilities running efficiently and cost-effectively.

You'll work alongside experienced procurement professionals, may visit a plant or warehouse, and contribute to projects that improve everyday operations.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, or International Business.
• Completion of Freshman year.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, analysis and procurement of materials and services.
• Collaborate with procurement professionals to maintain efficient operations.
• Gain exposure to SAP and procurement processes across multiple sites.
• Potential visits to plants or warehouses for hands-on insight.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree program (Freshman year completed)

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. The Covestro Procurement group is currently seeking an intern for the summer of 2027. The position will be located at our North American headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA but the role will work with our multiple plant sites throughout the region. As part of the Procurement team, you will work on projects that support the planning, analysis and procurement of many strategic materials and services which are required to maintain or improve the efficient, low-cost operation of the company’s facilities. Throughout the summer internship program at Covestro, you’ll work closely with our highly skilled and experienced Procurement professionals. In addition to the work experience, you may have the opportunity to visit a plant and/or warehouse to give you greater insight and a firsthand look at our day-to-day operations. You’ll contribute to ongoing projects that will help improve people’s quality of life, getting an intimate look at how Covestro identifies customer needs and keeps the flow of new and established products moving through the marketplace. The internship program will last approximately 12 weeks. Covestro strives to foster a positive, enriching, and productive work environment and provides multiple forms of training and professional development throughout the internship program.

Your Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, or International Business
• Completion of Freshman year

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of sophomore year preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Prior internship/work experience preferred
• Exposure to SAP through internship or coursework
• Previous internship experience in Logistics, Procurement or Information Technology

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated PC skills and ability to work within Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to interact and establish good working relationships with diverse individuals
• Project coordination with the ability to be proactive and identify creative, effective technical solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

The internship opportunities at Covestro may lead into reoccurring internship opportunities and/or full-time job opportunities based on business needs, evaluation and performance.

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