James Hardie · 1 day ago
Procurement Intern
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerJames Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in procurement category management, working closely with professionals on projects that impact the business and contribute to real outcomes.
Building MaterialCivil EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks
Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives
Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation
Engage in team meetings and share ideas
Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards
Work cross functionally within the JHBP procurement team on a project that will lead to a comprehensive RFP on a major area of spend within James Hardie
Provide opportunity analysis on an area of spending that will be used to properly assess the size of the prize before going to market for the RFP
Execute market discovery that will be used to understand the landscape of potential vendors within space as well as understand the overall market in today’s environment
Author and circulate an RFI to gather early market intelligence, which will guide project planning and the creation of a comprehensive RFP
Author and circulate a RFP (Request for proposal) which will be used to gather initial proposals on the company book of business
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior)
Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026
Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location
Must be authorized to work in the US
Preferred
Strong communication skills effective communication is crucial
Proficient in sourcing, assessing, and systematically arranging data to ensure it can be easily reviewed and understood
Confidently interact with others and have the ability cultivate positive relationships
Benefits
Full-time work experience
Meaningful projects
Mentorship and guidance
Feedback and evaluation
Company culture
Networking opportunities and skill development
Company
James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc is a manufacturer of fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction
Founded in 1888
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (16)
2023 (6)
2022 (12)
2021 (10)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.2B2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.7B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2001-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Randeep Wasal
Head Of Information Technology APAC
Samara Toole
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-12-08
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