2026 Procurement Accelerated Development Program - Brecksville, OH

About the role

The Procurement ADP is hosted by the Global Supply Chain Organizational Development Department. Participants are matched with a member of the global procurement management team for a 9–12-month assignment, assisting the Procurement Strategy & Enablement team with day-to-day tasks and special projects. Program participants manage their own projects to support both tactical and strategic objectives. This is an in-person role based at the Brecksville, Ohio John Morikis Technology Center, requiring a 5-day-per-week on-site presence for the duration of the training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for multiple categories of raw material direct spend, including outside tolling.
• Assist with maintaining specific departmental components of procurement, such as inventory tracking, vendor management, process issues, information technology, and related areas.
• Maintain a variety of reports, including vendor lists, performance history, price quotes, and other procurement-related information.
• Develop an understanding of operations within the strategic procurement organizations.
• Support procurement analytics initiatives, including cost modeling and market analytics.
• Drive analysis on purchasing opportunities for working capital improvements through vendor terms management.
• Assist with special projects, which may include compiling and analyzing targeted data, reviewing and assessing processes or operations, or developing special reports.
• Create detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Gather and maintain supplier pricing, and establish a standardized pricing maintenance process to analyze the impact of price changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business (finance, accounting, or economics), operations/supply chain, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Willingness to relocate for this position and upon completion of the program.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
• At least one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, or work experience within Sherwin-Williams.
• Internship, co-op, or work experience in a related field.
• Experience working in a team-oriented setting (e.g., work experience, extracurricular activities, military service).
• Experience using Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau).

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions enhance and strengthen the spaces around us. We invest in our people by providing opportunities for life, career, and connection:

• Life: Rewards, benefits, and flexibility to support your health and well-being.
• Career: Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow your contribution.
• Connection: An inclusive team and a commitment to our communities.

We offer world-class benefits designed to support employees and their families, including retirement, healthcare, and total well-being programs. For more details, visit http://www.myswbenefits.com/ and select "Candidates."