Procurement Sourcing & Planning Intern — AI Analytics

James Hardie Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Meaningful projects with business use

Job summary

AZEK Group in Chicago, IL is offering a 12‑week Procurement Planning & Sourcing Intern role. The intern will support the procurement team by using AI tools, building cost models, and organizing catalogs. The program emphasizes mentorship, data-driven insights, and real business impact.

The position requires enrollment in a bachelor’s degree, a 3.0+ GPA, full-time summer availability in 2027, and legal authorization to work in the United States. Hybrid on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline with a graduation window.
• GPA 3.0 or higher required.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI and automation tools to develop solutions that improve Procurement team efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Build and maintain cost models for high-impact procurement categories to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Develop and organize supplier and product catalogs for key spend categories.
• Analyze procurement data and create reports, dashboards, and insights to support business decisions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency, standardization, and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with Procurement team members to document and improve processes where formal procedures do not currently exist.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational effectiveness and cost optimization.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and business impacts to Procurement leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

AI tools

Excel

Data analysis

Weighted averages

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Process improvement

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree program

Tools

XLOOKUP in Excel

Job description

AZEK Group in Chicago, IL is offering a 12‑week Procurement Planning & Sourcing Intern role. The intern will support the procurement team by using AI tools, building cost models, and organizing catalogs. The program emphasizes mentorship, data-driven insights, and real business impact.

The position requires enrollment in a bachelor’s degree, a 3.0+ GPA, full-time summer availability in 2027, and legal authorization to work in the United States. Hybrid on-site work is expected.