Procurement Intern Spring-Summer 2027 (7 month duration)

Henkel; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 37,195,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation support

Networking events

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Procurement Intern in the United States to gain hands-on experience in cost reduction initiatives, supplier analysis and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced procurement organization.

The internship runs January 11 to August 13, and offers perks such as housing stipends/relocation support, networking events with Henkel leaders, and opportunities to transition to a full-time role after completion.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student (or MBA) pursuing Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, Packaging Engineering or Data Analytics.
• Ability to gather and analyze large data sets to develop fact-based recommendations.
• Strong initiative and time management skills to drive projects to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cost reduction initiatives across various categories.
• Analyze supplier proposals and assist in executing competitive tenders.
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sourcing strategies.
• Track project progress and help drive initiatives to successful closure.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Time management

Communication

Initiative

Education

Pursuing finance or related degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About this Position

AtHenkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future throughinnovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands likePersil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edgetechnologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths andgrow.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career andmake an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

Gain valuable experience in a collaborative and engaging Procurement organization focused on driving efficiency and delivering cost savings. As a Procurement Intern, you will:

• Lead and support cost reduction initiatives across various categories.
• Analyze supplier proposals and assist in executing competitive tenders.
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sourcing strategies.
• Track project progress and help drive initiatives to successful closure.

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate (junior, senior), graduate or MBA student pursuing a degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, Packaging Engineering or Data Analytics
• Ability to gather and analyze large data sets to develop fact-based recommendations.
• Strong initiative and time management skills to drive projects to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Some perks of joining Henkel as an intern

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

• This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
• This internship has a duration of January 11th - August 13th.
• Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 or until all our positions are filled
• If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
• If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.