Purchases Internship

Procter & Gamble; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati seeks a Purchasing Intern to help source and manage product flows that are the backbone of our business. You will learn to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize inventory levels across spend areas.

You will work with internal teams on cross-functional projects, gain mentorship, and contribute to sustainability initiatives while supporting real supplier relationships from Day 1. This 12-week program starts May 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in related field.
• Available to work a 12-week internship from May to August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies to increase innovation and reduce costs.
• Negotiate deals with suppliers for the right terms.
• Work with suppliers to optimize inventory levels and logistics.
• Advance sustainability in supplier relationships and processes.
• Collaborate with internal functions daily on spend projects.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Inventory optimization

Supplier management

Sustainability

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

12-week internship commitment

Job description

Job Description

Have you ever thought about the sophisticated supply chains that are needed to deliver consumer products to the store shelves for our consumers? And how do companies negotiate services contracts needed to support the infrastructure, employees, and marketing? At P&G our Purchases group develops the sourcing strategy and optimizes operations of all raw materials, packaging and services needed by the company to produce the best consumer products in the world!

Job Location

CINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICES

Job Description

Have you ever thought about the sophisticated supply chains that are needed to deliver consumer products to the store shelves for our consumers? And how do companies negotiate services contracts needed to support the infrastructure, employees, and marketing? At P&G our Purchases group develops the sourcing strategy and optimizes operations of all raw materials, packaging and services needed by the company to produce the best consumer products in the world!

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world.

We believe excellent ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our hardworking employees, and we encourage diverse, multi-functional teams to work together to generate new ideas to address challenges we face. P&G has positions available at various technical centers and plants (including Cincinnati) across the United States.

Purchasing internships are 12-week paid engagements. We believe that this provides the right opportunity for building a strong foundation for future growth potential.

Meaningful work from day one

As a purchasing intern you will own decisions on how to source and/or handle the product flows which are the backbone of our company. We have managers that focus on various industries and business needs, ranging from Advertising agencies, to IT services, to Packaging and Construction.

• Developing strategies for sourcing that would increase our innovation pipeline, drive costs down, and influence industries to recreate themselves.
• Negotiating the right deals, with the right suppliers, for the right reasons.
• Working with supplier to optimize inventory levels, order quantities and logistics.
• Shifting supplier relationships and industries to be a Force for Good and Growth by incorporating Sustainability into your work.

As you fulfill your key projects, you will grow to handle different spend areas, increase your responsibilities in terms of both expenditure and people management, and become responsible for some of P&G’s biggest and most important suppliers and drive exciting innovation to generate business value. You will communicate with & closely partner with different internal functions daily. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1.

Your goal will be to link the most appropriate supplier capabilities with needs to deliver the best shareholder return for the company. We believe that this provides the right role and opportunity for building a strong foundation for continued growth.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technologies, Marketing, Sales, Construction Management, and Mechanical Engineering or other equivalent.
• Available to work a 12-week internship from May to August in the summer of 2026

What we offer:

From the first day of your internship you will feel the ownership of your project from the beginning, and you will be given specific projects and responsibilities.

Continuous mentorship - you will work with involved people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager. Work in a dynamic and encouraging environment - working over a diverse array of exciting problems.

Promote agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

A competitive salary and benefits package.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant abilities, and level of confirmed experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000157905

Job Segmentation

Internships

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$29.00 - $50.00 / hour