Procurement Specialist Intern

• Analyze procurement, supplier, and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Partner with Procurement teams on strategic projects that support sourcing, supplier management, operational excellence, and process improvement initiatives.

• Develop reports, presentations, and communications that help translate data and insights into actionable business recommendations.

• Support cross-functional projects by collaborating with Procurement professionals, business stakeholders, and supplier partners.

• Assist in the development of tools, templates, training materials, and best practices that enable Procurement teams to work more effectively.

• Contribute to process improvement and change management initiatives designed to drive efficiency, consistency, and value across the Procurement organization.

• Participate in sourcing and supplier-related activities, including spend analysis, market research, supplier evaluations, and competitive bid events.

• Present project updates, recommendations, and outcomes to Procurement leaders and business partners.

• Gain exposure to multiple areas of Procurement, including Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Analytics, Contracting, Procurement Operations, and Procurement Enablement.

• Complete a final presentation and deliver recommendations that create meaningful business value while building professional, analytical, and leadership skills.

• Must be pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, graduating between fall 2027 and spring 2028

• Must be able to work in the Richfield, MN corporate office 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday

• Must be able to work 40 hours a week Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-5pm (Central Time)

• Must be able to commit to the internship start and end date of 5/31/2027- 8/6/2027

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective time management skills

• Quick adaptability to new systems and analytical tools

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams

• Proven capability to deliver results in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment

• Demonstrated leadership and initiative

• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn

• Competitive pay

• Generous employee discount

• Physical and mental well-being support