About the role#
As a Purchases intern, you will manage sourcing strategies and operations for the raw materials, packaging, and services required to produce our consumer products. You will own decisions regarding product flows and supplier relationships from your first day. You will work with managers across various industries, including advertising, IT services, packaging, and construction. Your primary goal is to connect supplier capabilities with company needs to deliver business value.
What you'll do#
- Develop sourcing strategies to increase our innovation pipeline and influence industry standards.
- Negotiate deals with suppliers.
- Optimize inventory levels, order quantities, and logistics.
- Incorporate sustainability into your work to support growth.
- Partner with internal functions to address business challenges.
- Manage specific projects and take responsibility for key supplier relationships.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Information Technologies.
- Availability to work a 12-week internship during the summer of 2026, from May to August.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-functional team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026 (12 weeks).
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble is a consumer goods company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It produces items such as soap, candles, and various household brands. The company operates in approximately 70 countries and employs over 90,000 people. It functions as a public organization.
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