Procurement Intern, Summer 2027

WestRock Company; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Procurement Intern for Summer 2027 across various locations in the United States. The role focuses on ensuring data accuracy in critical systems and reporting, performing complex analyses, and influencing stakeholders to drive cost-effective procurement decisions.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong analytical abilities, capable of high-quality work under tight deadlines, and comfortable using data to influence outcomes across multiple levels of

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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