Purchasing Intern: Launch Your Career in Homebuilding

D.R. Horton; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Intern to gain hands-on experience in our procurement and supply chain functions.

The program offers departmental rotations, project work, and exposure to homebuilding operations, with mentoring and professional development opportunities. Interns will support daily operations, learn company policies, and explore potential full-time opportunities after graduation. The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, and ethical business practices at a Fortune 500

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a accredited four-year college and entering junior/senior year or recent graduate.
• Pursuing a degree related to the assigned internship area.
• Demonstrated interest in learning about career opportunities within homebuilding or related functions.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a professional team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication with team members, customers and partners.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations within the assigned department, division, office, field location, jobsite, or business function.
• Assist with department-specific projects, research, reporting, administrative activities, coordination efforts, systems, processes, and other needs.
• Learn and apply departmental responsibilities, industry terminology, business systems, and company policies.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments to understand company operations and customer experience.
• Participate in training programs, meetings, rotations, and other learning opportunities.
• Explore future full-time employment opportunities following graduation.
• Conduct all business professionally, ethically, and respectfully.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Initiative and proactiveness

Education

Currently enrolled in a four-year college/university; junior or senior, or recently graduated

Pursuing a degree related to internship area (business, technology, finance, construction, real estate)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Intern to gain hands-on experience in our procurement and supply chain functions.

The program offers departmental rotations, project work, and exposure to homebuilding operations, with mentoring and professional development opportunities. Interns will support daily operations, learn company policies, and explore potential full-time opportunities after graduation. The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, and ethical business practices at a Fortune 500