Procurement Intern

The JM Family College Internship Program is designed to create an opportunity for college students to have meaningful work experiences that tie to their programs of study. As part of this program, you will actively contribute to your team’s success, learn about JM Family’s companies and culture while obtaining new skills through learning opportunities, networking events and much more.

The ideal candidate will be available to work full-time during the Summer Internship Program (May 24th, 2027 - July 30th, 2027).

Interns will engage in meaningful work and gain insights into specific projects or tasks, providing hands-on experience, and contributing to various department initiatives. They will learn about JM Family’s culture including our core values: Consideration, Cooperation, Communication, Innovation and Accountability. These core values are part of our keys to success and the skills that embody these values are what drive our success as an organization.

As a Procurement Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting a Procurement organization as it advances its transformation roadmap. You will contribute to strategic initiatives focused on improving efficiency, enhancing the Associate experience, and strengthening Procurement’s value to the business. Through meaningful projects and cross-functional collaboration, you will gain exposure to Procurement processes, data management, contract management, and organization-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support process improvement initiatives by reviewing, documenting, and helping enhance Procurement processes and workflows.
• Assist with data management activities, including organizing and analyzing information to identify trends, develop insights, and support business needs.
• Support entry-level contract management activities and gain exposure to Procurement and supplier management practices.
• Contribute to Procurement transformation initiatives involving processes, technology, communications, data, and change.
• Assist with supplier-related initiatives and purchasing information, including reviewing and updating supplier catalogs.
• Collaborate with Procurement team members, business partners, and other stakeholders on projects that support departmental and organizational priorities.
• Take ownership of assigned projects by researching business needs, developing ideas, and helping put solutions into action.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or other degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university, with a focus in a relevant field. Candidates in related fields will also be considered. Must have completed at least one semester of coursework.
• Relevant areas of study include Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple assignments and take ownership of work.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with an interest in working with different people and business areas.
• Curiosity, problem-solving skills, and an interest in working with data, improving processes, and learning about Procurement.
• This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements depending on the business need.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS 

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at talentacquisition@jmfamily.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.