Procurement Tools & Systems Intern

ingredion; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Capstone Summit participation

Intern Coaching Program

Job summary

Ingredion seeks a Procurement Digital Tools Intern to support the Global Procurement Center of Excellence Tools & Systems team in Westchester, IL. This role focuses on sustaining and expanding procurement automation tools while contributing to digital transformation, analytics, process improvement, and other priority initiatives within the Procurement CoE roadmap.

You'll help maintain and enhance automation tools, develop dashboards and documentation, analyze data for insights, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Enrolled student in a Bachelor's or Master's program, eligible to work in the United States.
• Interest in procurement, digital transformation, analytics, and process improvement.
• Ability to organize information, analyze data, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, testing, and improvement of procurement automation solutions.
• Assist expansion of digital tools and develop enhancements for efficiency.
• Analyze data to identify trends and actionable insights for procurement.
• Document business requirements, test results, and user guidance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support solution adoption.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program

Analytical mindset

Tools

Power Automate

Python

HTML/JS

Power Apps

Job description

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester, IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

Position Summary

The Procurement Digital Tools Intern supports the Global Procurement Center of Excellence Tools & Systems team. The role focuses on sustaining and expanding procurement automation tools while contributing to digital transformation, analytics, process improvement, and other priority initiatives within the Procurement CoE roadmap.

What you will do:

• Support the maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement of procurement automation solutions.
• Assist with the expansion of existing digital tools and the development of practical enhancements that improve procurement efficiency.
• Contribute to Procurement CoE projects involving data analysis, reporting, process improvement, and digital enablement.
• Analyze procurement and operational data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Help document business requirements, workflows, testing results, user guidance, and project updates.
• Collaborate with procurement stakeholders and cross-functional partners to understand needs and support solution adoption.
• Provide organized follow-up on assigned activities, risks, open questions, and deliverables.

Typical Deliverables

• Automation and digital-tool creation tools and enhancements
• Data analysis, trackers, dashboards, and management-ready summaries
• Process maps, business requirements, test scripts, and user documentation
• Project status updates and implementation support materials
• Adoption, training, and change-management content

Who you are:

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in business, Software engineering, supply chain, procurement, information systems, analytics, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Power Automate, Python, HTML/JS, Power Apps.
• Interest in procurement, digital transformation, analytics, automation, and process improvement.
• Ability to organize information, analyze data, solve problems, and communicate findings clearly.
• Comfort working independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with a broader project team.

Preferred Skills:

• Data & Analytics: PowerAutomate, data analysis, data integration, data modeling, and reporting
• Digital Enablement: Process automation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement
• Business Acumen: Business analysis, procurement awareness, and stakeholder orientation
• Ways of Working: Curiosity, ownership, organization, collaboration, and clear communication

Learning Experience

This internship provides exposure to global procurement operations, digital tools, automation, analytics, project delivery, and stakeholder collaboration. The intern will gain practical experience translating business needs into structured analysis and usable procurement solutions.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive.

Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package - competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities - programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Coaching Program - pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion's culture
• Involvement in Ingredion's Business Resource Groups - the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion's Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program - a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program - provides exclusiv