Procurement Intern jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

AAR · 9 hours ago

Procurement Intern

AAR is a global aerospace and defense organization seeking a Procurement Intern for a summer internship at their headquarters in Wood Dale, IL. The intern will gain hands-on experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Finance activities, including spend analysis, financial reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support purchasing decisions.

AerospaceCommercialGovernmentNational Security

Responsibilities

Spend 10 weeks gaining hands-on experience supporting Procurement and Supply Chain Finance activities, including spend analysis, cost tracking, budgeting support, and financial reporting related to sourcing and supplier management
Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting activities by preparing procurement-related financial reports, dashboards, and summary materials to support leadership decision-making
Support analysis of supplier spends cost drivers, pricing trends, and savings initiatives to help evaluate procurement performance and identify improvement opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain to understand business drivers, support purchasing decisions, and improve procurement and financial processes
Develop professional skills through mentorship, structured learning sessions, and exposure to financial systems, procurement tools, and best practices used within a global aerospace and defense organization
Participate in structured learning sessions and mentorship opportunities with procurement, supply chain, and finance leaders, as well as subject matter experts across the organization
Take ownership of a meaningful procurement- or supply chain-related project, working independently and collaboratively to analyze data, develop insights, and present findings or recommendations to Procurement and Business Leadership
Develop a strong understanding of how a global organization operates by learning key procurement and supply chain drivers, cost and supplier dynamics, and how procurement supports business strategy within the aerospace and defense industry

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelAnalytical skillsSupply Chain knowledgeAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate financial insights clearly

Preferred

Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or a related field preferred

Benefits

Modern office environment with an on-site cafeteria and fitness center supporting work-life balance.

Company

AAR is an aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company providing aircraft parts, maintenance (MRO), and engineering solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.56B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Equity· $239M
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $550M

Leadership Team

leader-logo
David P. Storch
Chairman and CEO
leader-logo
John Holmes
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase