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Procurement Intern


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What your day might look like:

  • Dive into supplier data analyzing market trends and compiling capability information to support strategic sourcing decisions.
  • Organize and track supplier proposals cost models and evaluation materials to ensure the team has accessible up-to-date information.
  • Monitor supplier performance tracking KPIs across schedule quality safety and cost metrics to identify trends and risks.
  • Collaborate with project execution teams to track delivery timelines and flag potential schedule conflicts early.
  • Develop or refine process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve team efficiency and clarity.
  • Attend cross-functional meetings take notes and prepare summaries to keep stakeholders aligned on procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities:
In this role your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to)

  • Supplier Research & Market Analysis Support: Conduct preliminary market research on suppliers specializing in mechanical electrical and fabrication services. Compile supplier capability data pricing information and industry trends to support the Regional Technical Category Managers strategic sourcing decisions and market analysis activities.
  • Proposal Documentation & Organization: Assist in organizing tracking and maintaining proposal documentation for custom turnkey projects. Support the compilation of supplier proposals cost models and evaluation materials to ensure all proposal costing and optimization activities are properly documented and accessible.
  • Cost Data Collection & Benchmarking: Gather historical project cost data labor rates material pricing and industry benchmarks. Organize this information into accessible formats to support total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and cost reduction initiatives led by senior team members.
  • Supplier and Operational Performance Tracking & KPI Monitoring: Collect and compile performance data (workload liquidation schedule quality safety cost metrics) and prepare summary reports to support post-award management and supplier performance reviews.
  • Contract & Compliance Documentation: Support the development and organization of contract templates terms and conditions frameworks and compliance checklists. Assist in ensuring documentation is current and accessible for negotiation and risk management activities.
  • Project Execution Coordination Support: Serve as a liaison between the procurement team and project execution teams. Track project schedules delivery timelines and supplier commitments to support on-time delivery assurance and identify potential schedule risks early.
  • Stakeholder Communication & Meeting Support: Prepare meeting agendas take minutes and distribute action items for cross-functional collaboration meetings with project teams engineering and suppliers. Support communication between procurement and internal stakeholders regarding project-specific needs.
  • Procurement Process Documentation & Process Improvement: Collect current procurement workflows sourcing processes and supplier management procedures. Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing best practices across the teams operations.
  • Industry Standards & Compliance Research: Research and compile information on water industry standards safety regulations environmental requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to custom turnkey/mechanical/electrical projects. Support the teams compliance and risk management efforts.
  • Data Entry & System Management (SAP/Ariba): Support data entry maintenance and reporting within procurement systems (SAP Ariba). Assist in generating reports and maintaining accurate supplier and project information to support category management activities.

Qualifications :

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain or Operations Management.
  • Demonstrated interest in procurement logistics or operations management
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good technical writing skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects.
  • Full-time availability for Summer 2027.

Additional Information :

Why Veolia

Join a company that values Responsibility Solidarity Innovation Customer Focus and Respect. Youll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training career advancement and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection.

At Veolia we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions deliver better results and build
stronger communities. Were an organization that champions diversity and are proud to be
an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Compensation:

  • The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute but a guide and offers will be based on the individual candidates knowledge skills experience and market conditions as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $18.80-$20.91 USD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

  • We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status:

  • This posting is for an existing vacancy.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

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 the company and no fee will be due.

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


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Intern


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