Procurement Intern

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

What You’ll Do:

As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business. Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development.

General Responsibilities:

• Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks.
• Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives.
• Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation.
• Engage in team meetings and share ideas.
• Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards.

Role Specific 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 spend 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 the space as well as understand the overall market in today’s environment
• Author and circulate a RFI (request for information) which will be used to gather initial insights from the market that will be used to help build a project plan and construct an effective RFP
• Author and circulate a RFP (Request for proposal) which will be used to gather initial proposals on the JHBP book of business

What You’ll Bring:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and May 2027 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2025.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Skills: 

• Strong communication skills effective communication is crucial
• Ability to gather data and information from multiple sources to then properly assess and organize that data in a way that can be effectively reviewed
• Confidently interact with others and have the ability cultivate positive relationships

What You’ll Receive:

• Full-time work experience and competitive pay 
• Meaningful projects
• Mentorship and guidance
• Feedback and evaluation
• Company culture
• 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.