Procurement Intern

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Student Exploration and Experience Development (SEED) is a 12-week internship opportunity at Veolia for students to gain hands-on experience in sustainability and ecological transformation. They will work on real-world projects, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and participate in workshops and networking events. The program aims to nurture talent, promote innovation, and foster meaningful connections between students and industry professionals. Overall, the SEED program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to make a positive impact in the industry.

Program Dates: June 2, 2025 to August 22, 2025.

Position Purpose: 

Internships at Veolia: Gain hands-on experience in at least one career function from Corporate, Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain or Technology.

Internships are focused on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Project manage various supplier Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) activities to maximize purchase acquisition costs for various commodities
• Enhance procurement department activities through improved efficiencies of established processes
• Opportunity to learn ERP / Asset Management functions, including management of designated areas (i.e.: PO placement, invoice management, inventory, etc.)
• Assist with procurement department documentation and establishment of processes
• Support various procurement department initiatives

Work Environment:

• This position is based at the Jones Island facility located in Milwaukee, WI
• Estimated schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Target Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025
• Environments vary by internship function from office to field to plant.
• Our aim is to provide tangible industry job experience to each intern.
• While we may extend offers to some interns, there is no guarantee of a job offer at the end of the internship.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Supply Chain – Current college level standing at an accredited university or college.
• Class or practical experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFP’s) or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Past experience working with directly with suppliers or customers is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Basic understanding of contracts and agreements is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening.
• Proficient analytical skills to be able to analyze and decipher complex data and information.
• Performing costs analysis on recommending business award decisions.
• Efficiency in managing spreadsheets and some practical use in ERP systems is preferred.
• Comfortable with presenting concepts and recommendations to groups of people.
• Must be able to perform and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Google Office Suite (Mail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) or Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt quickly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.