Procurement Intern, Summer 2027

Smurfit Westrock; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United States is seeking a Procurement Intern for Summer 2027 across multiple locations. You will ensure data accuracy in critical systems and perform complex analyses to influence decisions that drive the lowest network cost to serve while supporting bidding and sourcing initiatives.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong Excel skills, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress with emphasis in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Superior communication skills across multiple levels of the organization.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data, contract histories, and support bidding/sourcing initiatives.
• Design and assist with RFx templates and events using an e-sourcing tool; coordinate supplier communications.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage relationships effectively.
• Data mining and cleansing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress (Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations Mgmt)

Tools

e-sourcing tool

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Procurement Intern – Summer 2027 – Various Locations

Summary

The Procurement Intern will ensure data accuracy in critical systems and key metric reporting, complete complex analysis with clarity and precision, and influence others to drive excellence in service to all customers at the lowest network cost to serve. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, consistent, quick learner, critical thinker, and able to complete advanced high-quality analysis with tight deadlines. The individual should be experienced in using data to influence and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the Procurement team by conducting analyses on spend data, contract histories, and support analysis data for bidding and sourcing initiatives
• Design and assist with Request for Information/Budget/Proposal templates and events, utilizing an e-sourcing tool and coordinate the communication between suppliers and organization
• Engage with stakeholders and manage relationships effectively
• Data mining and cleansing
• Build relationships with category managers and facilitate frequent communication related to sourcing initiatives, data analysis and implementation
• Provide a critical level of support on general and special projects, financial analyses, problem resolution and other business/ analysis related needs that affect Procurement
• Ability to read proposed contract terms and extract information
• Clearly articulate understanding of each project and results of analysis to a variety of business leaders and decision makers
• Support various on-going projects that may include project leadership, detailed analysis, benchmarking, process mapping, organizational redesign, and business case development
• Support a global perspective for all supply chain related functions
• Actively engage in supply chain related projects and utilizing academic knowledge
• Present project results to the Executive Management Team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in progress with emphasis in one of the following: Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must possess superior communication skills and the ability to converse with multiple levels in the organization
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Project management experience

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.