Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Intern

CNH Industrial Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CNH Industrial Group in Oak Brook, IL is offering a Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Intern position on-site to gain hands-on experience in procurement, supplier management and strategic sourcing. You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze opportunities, support tariff mitigation, conduct market and supplier testing, and identify cost-saving improvements.

The internship program provides mentorship, training, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing Support: Assist buyers with day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Sourcing: Support sourcing initiatives by analyzing suppliers, pricing, market conditions
• Conduct market testing and supplier research to evaluate alternative sources, pricing opportunities, and competitive market conditions
• Data & Analytics: Gather, organize, and analyze purchasing data to identify trends, opportunities, cost savings, and areas for improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Category: Parts

Job Type: Intern or Co Op

Working Mode: Fully On-Site

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Intern Program Overview

We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.

Job Purpose

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the Purchasing organization while developing a strong understanding of procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing. The intern will work with cross-functional teams to analyze purchasing opportunities, support tariff mitigation initiatives, conduct market and supplier testing, and identify opportunities to improve cost, availability, and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing Support: Assist buyers with day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Sourcing: Support sourcing initiatives by analyzing suppliers, pricing, market conditions
• Conduct market testing and supplier research to evaluate alternative sources, pricing opportunities, and competitive market conditions,
• Data & Analytics: Gather, organize, and analyze purchasing data to identify trends, opportunities, cost savings, and areas for improvement.

Experience Required

• Candidates must be pursuing (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $22.00 - plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels. Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.

CNH (NYSE: CNHI) is a global capital goods company specializing in equipment and services for Agriculture and Construction. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.