Procurement Intern

About the Role

James Hardie is offering a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide real-world industry exposure, strengthen professional and technical skills, and prepare interns for successful careers. Interns will gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful projects.

Internship Objective

Gain mentored experience in the end-to-end process of procurement category management, from exploration to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally within the JHBP procurement team on a project to develop a comprehensive RFP on a major area of spend.
• Provide opportunity analysis on spending areas to assess potential value before market engagement.
• Execute market discovery to understand potential vendors and the current market landscape.
• Author and circulate an RFI to gather early market intelligence, guiding project planning and RFP creation.
• Author and circulate an RFP to gather initial proposals for the company's book of business.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in sourcing, assessing, and systematically arranging data.
• Ability to confidently interact with others and cultivate positive relationships.

What You’ll Receive

• Full-time work experience and competitive pay ($20 - $25 per hour).
• Meaningful projects with business impact.
• Mentorship and guidance.
• Feedback and evaluation.
• Exposure to James Hardie culture.
• Networking opportunities and skill development.