Procurement Intern

Position Description & Accountabilities (North American Procurement Procurement Intern)

This is a full-time16 month internship/co-op with an anticipated start date in May 2026.
As a Procurement Intern with Veolia Water Technologies Solutions youll support the purchasing team in selecting and acquiring quality products for the business. Under supervision you will assist with processing purchase orders communicating with suppliers tracking orders maintaining inventory records and supporting quality assurance activities. You will gain hands-on experience working with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and the purchasing decision-making process.
 

Primary Responsibilities: 
Assist in researching potential suppliers and quality products and materials. 
Support the team in building relationships with suppliers and gathering pricing information.
Help process requisitions and maintain tracking systems to monitor order status. 
Update inventory records and assist in monitoring stock levels. 
Support logistics coordination by tracking orders and monitoring delivery schedules.
Learn to analyze market trends and assist in compiling data for purchasing decisions.
Coordinate communication between the inventory team management and stockroom as needed.
Assist in inspecting incoming stock quality and documenting any discrepancies.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Complete assigned projects and training modules to develop procurement knowledge and skills.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree or advanced diploma in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with typical office IT tools (spreadsheets presentation applications etc)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in sourcing procurement and supply chain management.

What Youll Gain: 
Real-World Experience - Practical application of procurement concepts in a professional P2P environment
Skill Development - Hands-on experience with SAP contract management and supplier relationship management 
Industry Knowledge - Understanding of procurement cycles compliance requirements and business operations
Professional Network - Building relationships with procurement professionals and suppliers
Resume Building - Concrete accomplishments and references for future career opportunities
Career Clarity - Exposure to determine if procurement/supply chain is your desired career path
Mentorship - Guidance from experienced professionals in the field

This internship will provide valuable exposure to global sourcing strategies supplier relationship management and category management practices. The intern will work closely with experienced professionals and gain insights into the Procurement Category Management discipline as well as the environmental services industry.

Additional Information :

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a

current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and

candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern