This is a hybrid internship based in Perrysburg, Ohio. Interns are expected to work on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to maximize collaboration, mentorship, and exposure to the business, with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules. What You'll Gain: This internship offers hands‑on exposure to strategic sourcing in a global manufacturing environment, mentorship from experienced procurement professionals, and real ownership of cost and supplier initiatives.Interns will lead assign projects, collaborate directly with suppliers and plant stakeholders, analyze spending and sourcing opportunities, and help drive measurable business results.Fundamentals of strategic sourcing and category managementExposure to cost analysis, supplier evaluation, and process improvement Opportunities to travel to O-I manufacturing plants, tour operations, and see firsthand how procurement supports productionHands-on experience with enterprise procurement systems and real-world sourcing processesExposure to cross-functional collaboration with operations, logistics, finance, and supplier partnersHow to effectively partner with Procurement Operations to execute sourcing decisions, resolve purchasing issues, and support business needsHow to work in a fast-paced, corporate environmentHow O-I’s corporate behaviors Speak Up, Solve It, Kill Waste, and Back Each Other guide our daily activitiesTime management and prioritization skillsAbout the RoleThe Procurement Intern will collaborate with an assigned Procurement Specialist to gain hands‑on exposure to the end‑to‑end strategic sourcing lifecycle. You will support real procurement initiatives while learning how sourcing decisions impact manufacturing operations across North America.Examples of what you will work on include: Support cost‑saving and supplier optimization initiativesAssisting with data analysis, reporting, and sourcing documentationCommunicate and coordinate with suppliers and plant stakeholders to support sourcing initiatives, resolve issues, and ensure business needs are metHelp track RFx activities, supplier information, and contract dataShadow experienced Procurement professionals to gain exposure to supplier negotiations, relationship management, and strategic decision-making in a global manufacturing environmentParticipate in cross‑functional discussions with Operations, Finance, and EngineeringWhy This InternshipThis internship offers hands‑on procurement experience within a global manufacturing company headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio. Interns gain meaningful exposure to real sourcing initiatives, mentorship from experienced professionals, and insight into career paths within supply chain and procurement. Successful interns may be considered for future internship or entry‑level opportunities, based on business needs and performance.
