Procurement Intern

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection. At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary market research on suppliers specializing in mechanical, electrical, and fabrication services; compile supplier capability data, pricing information, and industry trends to support the Regional Technical Category Manager's strategic sourcing decisions and market analysis activities.
• Assist in organizing, tracking, and maintaining proposal documentation for custom turnkey projects; support the compilation of supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials to ensure all proposal costing and optimization activities are properly documented and accessible.
• Gather historical project cost data, labor rates, material pricing, and industry benchmarks; organize this information into accessible formats to support total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and cost reduction initiatives led by senior team members.
• Collect and compile performance data (workload, liquidation, schedule, quality, safety, cost metrics) and prepare summary reports to support post-award management and supplier performance reviews.
• Support the development and organization of contract templates, terms and conditions frameworks, and compliance checklists; assist in ensuring documentation is current and accessible for negotiation and risk management activities.
• Serve as a liaison between the procurement team and project execution teams; track project schedules, delivery timelines, and supplier commitments to support on-time delivery assurance and identify potential schedule risks early.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute action items for cross-functional collaboration meetings with project teams, engineering, and suppliers; support communication between procurement and internal stakeholders regarding project-specific needs.
• Collect current procurement workflows, sourcing processes, and supplier management procedures; identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing best practices across the team's operations.
• Research and compile information on water industry standards, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to custom turnkey/mechanical/electrical projects; support the team's compliance and risk management efforts.
• Support data entry, maintenance, and reporting within procurement systems (SAP, Ariba); assist in generating reports and maintaining accurate supplier and project information to support category management activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business Administration/Management, or Operations Management
• Demonstrated interest in procurement, logistics, or operations management
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good technical writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects
• Full-time availability for Summer 2027

Pay

The compensation range is $18.80‑$20.91 USD, tied to the market for similarly bench‑marked roles; offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and internal peer equity, and may be lower or higher than the stated range.