Procurement Intern

Job Duties

Own your future as an intern at Ecolab! Our internship program provides you with invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and the chance to immerse yourself in our innovative and dynamic environment.

Ecolab is seeking Procurement Interns to join oursummer 2027internshipprogram.As a Procurement Intern,you'llgain hands-on experience supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, partnering with vendors, and helping driveprojects from analysisthrough implementation. Working alongside experienced professionals,you'llcollaborate with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges, improve operational efficiency, and see firsthand how procurement creates value across our global organization. Through this experience,we'llhelp you build strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills that will prepare you for a successful career in supply chain and procurement.

What'sin it For You:

The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safefoodand healthy environments

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people,perspectivesand ideas to achieve our best

Applywhat you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that havegenuine businessimpact

Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a "day in the life" of an Ecolab associate looks like

Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation)at the end of a successful internshipas aProcurement Representative

What You Will Do:

Lead sourcing and procurement projects from planning through implementation, delivering measurable business results.

Analyze spend, supplier, and market data toidentifycost savings opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, align priorities, and drive successful project outcomes.

Manage supplier interactions, including requesting quotes, evaluating pricing, and supporting negotiation activities.

Compare current and proposed supplier pricing toidentifyvalue andoptimizesourcing decisions.

Buildexpertisewithin assigned categories and portfolios to support increasingly strategic procurement initiatives.

Strengthen communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills while collaborating across teams and suppliers.

Position Details:

11-week paid internship program, starting onTuesday, June 1st, 2027

Positionsare located inSt. Paul,Minnesotaor Naperville, Illinois

Relocationassistancemay be available

Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancingofficedays with working remotely

Minimum Qualifications:

Pursuing abachelor's degree inSupply Chain Management, Business, or Engineeringwithan anticipatedgraduation date of December2027or May/June2028

Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

11-week internship program, starting onTuesday, June 1st, 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

Comfortable working withdataand skilled inExcel.

Curious, agile, and willing to learn different systems and tools.

A strong communicator with collaborative energy.

Open-minded and not easily overwhelmed by multiple tasks or tools.

Keen to develop stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.

About Ecolab

A trusted partner atnearly threemillion customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety,maintainclean and safe environments,optimizewater and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare,hospitalityand industrial markets.

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges andhave the opportunity tolearn and grow, shape your career, make animpactand quickly see the importance of your work.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $65,800.00 - $98,700.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55107

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R00303472

Job Benefits

Not specified