2027 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. Candidates can begin in January or July of 2027 and will work out of Morikis Global Technology Center (MGTC) in Brecksville, Ohio.

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 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 from vendor terms management.
• Assist with special projects, which may include compiling and analyzing targeted data, reviews and assessments of processes or operations, or developing special reports.
• Create detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Gather and maintain supplier pricing, and standardize pricing maintenance processes to analyze the impact of price changes.

Requirements

• Must be willing to relocate for this position and upon completion of the program.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
• Must be graduated from an accredited university by the start of this development program.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business (finance/accounting/economics), operations/supply chain, or related field from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Previous internship/co-op experience within Sherwin-Williams (preferred).
• Experience working in a team-oriented setting, including work experience, extracurricular activities, or military service (preferred).
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau) (preferred).

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 make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. We invest in our people through rewards, benefits, and flexibility to enhance health and well-being, career development opportunities, and an inclusive team environment.

Benefits

A wide range of world-class benefits is offered, including retirement, healthcare, total well-being support, and daily commute assistance. For more details, visit http://www.myswbenefits.com/ and select "Candidates."

Pay

Compensation decisions are dependent on factors such as skill sets, experience, training, and business needs. The wage range for this role reflects these considerations.