Procurement Intern Summer 2027

This position is a hybrid role in the Chicagoland area.

Position Type & Timing

This is a full-time internship opportunity during the summer before Junior Year of college. Candidates currently enrolled in a procurement or supply chain undergraduate degree program are highly preferred. 

Overview

The Procurement Intern position is a versatile supportive role within the Global Procurement organization. This opportunity provides exposure to the end-to-end procurement lifecycle giving the candidate hands-on experience in strategic sourcing supplier operations process optimization and cross-functional team collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations and key initiatives across various procurement teams and categories.
• Assist with supplier communications information gathering and initial performance reviews using standard procurement tools and AI
• Support strategic sourcing projects including research documentation and coordination for RFPs or vendor evaluations
• Help track organize and maintain procurement data contracts and supplier records within enterprise systems
• Ability to support supplier relationship management (SRM) and build trust with internal business units
• Collaborate with Category Managers Procurement Directors and internal cross-functional teams (e.g. Legal Operations Finance) on special projects
• Participate in departmental planning sessions process improvement efforts and sustainability/CSR initiatives
• Prepare presentations summaries and status updates for procurement leadership
• Other responsibilities as needed to support business requirements 

Qualifications :

• Strong organizational detail-orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency in standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace).
• Ability to prioritize tasks manage time effectively and adapt to changing project needs.
• High level of professionalism discretion and reliability.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn about the broader procurement and supply chain function.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $20.00 - $25.00 / hour. Starting pay decisions
are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications
skills experience certifications proficiency performance shift location and other business
needs. Typically roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on
the role in addition to the hourly rate of pay the total compensation package may also include overtime shift differential call-in and/or stand-by pay. RRDs benefit offerings include medical dental and vision coverage paid time off disability insurance 401(k) with company match life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages plus parental leave adoption assistance tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time