Purchasing Intern Jobs

Job Location

Cincinnati

Have you ever thought about the complex supply chains that are needed to deliver consumer products to the store shelves for our consumers? And how do companies negotiate services contracts needed to support the infrastructure, employees, and marketing? At P&G our Purchases group develops the sourcing strategy and optimizes operations of all raw materials, packaging and services needed by the company to produce the best consumer products in the world!

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

We believe great ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our hardworking employees, and we encourage diverse, multi-functional teams to work together to generate new ideas to address challenges we face. P&G has positions available at various technical centers and plants (including Cincinnati) across the United States.

Purchasing internships are 12-week paid engagements. We believe that this provides the right role and opportunity for building a strong foundation for continued growth and the possibility of a full-time job offer at the end. This is just as applicable for those entering with other full-time experiences.

As a purchasing intern you will own decisions on how to source and/or manage the supply chains that are the backbone of our company. We have managers that focus on various industries and business needs, ranging from Advertising agencies, to IT services, to Packaging and Construction. Your work from Day 1 will vary depending on which team you are on but could include: analyzing sourcing markets and developing expertise in those markets.

• Developing strategies for sourcing that would increase our innovation pipeline, drive costs down, and influence industries to transform themselves.
• Negotiating the right deals, with the right suppliers, for the right reasons.
• Working with supplier to optimize inventory levels, order quantities and logistics.
• Shifting supplier relationships and industries to be a Force for Good and a Force for Growth by incorporating Sustainability and Equality & Inclusion into your work.

At P&G, we live our Purpose, Values, and Principles in everything we do. We expect you to treat our suppliers honestly, ethically, and fairly. You should consider our suppliers as partners in your journey to offer leading consumer products to the world.

As you fulfill your key projects, you will grow to handle different spend areas, increase your responsibilities in terms of both expenditure and people management, and become responsible for some of P&G’s biggest and most important suppliers and drive disruptive innovation to generate business value. You will communicate with & closely partner with different internal functions daily. You will find variety and excitement every single day.

Your goal at the end of the day will be to link the most appropriate supplier capabilities with needs to deliver the best shareholder return for the company. We believe that this provides the right role and opportunity for building a strong foundation for continued growth.

Job Qualifications

You are qualified if:

• You are working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technologies, Marketing, Sales, Construction Management, and Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities as of Day 1 _ you will feel the ownership of your project from the beginning, and you will be given specific projects and responsibilities.

Continuous mentorship - you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager. Work and be part of a dynamic and encouraging environment - working over a diverse array of interesting problems.

Promote agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

Get a competitive salary and benefits package.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000084084

Job Segmentation

Internships (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$29.00 - $50.00 / hour