Procurement Intern

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit . As a James Hardie intern, you will gain hands-on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12-week paid internship program is designed to provide real-world industry exposure, strengthen your professional and technical skills, and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, build valuable relationships across the organization, and take on work that makes a measurable impact. You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations. Internship Objective As an intern, you will be mentored through the end-to-end process of procurement category management, from exploration to implementation. What You’ll Do: Internship Responsibilities Work cross functionally within the JHBP procurement team on a project that will lead to a comprehensive RFP on a major area of spend within James Hardie. Provide opportunity analysis on an area of spending that will be used to properly assess the size of the prize before going to market for the RFP. Execute market discovery that will be used to understand the landscape of potential vendors within space as well as understand the overall market in today’s environment. Author and circulate an RFI to gather early market intelligence, which will guide project planning and the creation of a comprehensive RFP Author and circulate a RFP (Request for proposal) which will be used to gather initial proposals on the company book of business What You’ll Bring: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior). Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027. Reliable transportation to and from the work location. Authorization to work in the United States. Preferred Skills Strong communication skills effective communication is crucial Proficient in sourcing, assessing, and systematically arranging data to ensure it can be easily reviewed and understood Confidently interact with others and have the ability cultivate positive relationships What You’ll Receive: As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $20 to $25 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and may change over time. Full-time work experience and competitive pay Meaningful projects with business impact Mentorship and guidance Feedback and evaluation Networking opportunities and skill development

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law. James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr James Hardie Inc.