James Hardie · 8 hours ago
Procurement Intern - AZEK
Chicago, IL, US, 60601
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $25/hrJames Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, and they are seeking a Procurement Intern to gain hands-on experience in procurement operations. The intern will focus on data analysis, report development, and supporting process-improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing efficiency and supplier performance visibility.
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
Optimize spend and PPV reporting processes by identifying data gaps, standardizing inputs, and strengthening reporting workflows
Support effective change management across indirect spend categories while maintaining adherence to established standards and controls
Support the governance of fixed MRO pricing and strengthen compliance with preferred supplier programs
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
Software Proficiency: Microsoft Excel competence including VLookup, XLookup function, and Pivot Tables
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets
Project management: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and momentum
Problem-Solving: Strong aptitude for diagnosing issues, proposing solutions, taking initiative
Communication: strong interpersonal skills; clear written and verbal communication for reporting and collaboration
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (operators, management, senior leaders, contractors, vendors)
Attention to Detail: Accuracy in data collection and documentation
Benefits
Full-time work experience and competitive pay
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
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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
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