Sourcing Intern
Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands. What unites all our businesses is a belief in brand-led growth, driven by an understanding of the constantly changing needs of our consumers and the ability to create products that win in the market by delivering superior performance, design and innovation.
The success of our company starts with our people. Newell Brands’ Summer Internship Program is an important element of our strategy to provide a diverse pool of talent for critical projects and entry level hire. Our offering includes a dedicated manager and mentor to outline clear assignments and provide direction throughout the summer; challenging and exciting projects and work assignments; volunteer and social activities to build intern community and professional development; visibility to key leaders in the company; and the opportunity to experience our everyday life at Newell Brands.
This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.
Responsibilities: This internship is a valuable opportunity to grow as a leader and gain Procurement experience. In this position, interns will work within one of 5 areas of the Newell Brands Global Procurement function; Direct Sourcing, Indirect Sourcing, Sourced Finished Goods, Logistics or the Procurement Center of Excellence. As part of the Global Sourcing function, interns will gain experience in a broad range of environments and activities including:
· Prepare, submit and assist with the Request for Quotes and Request for Proposal processes for a variety of products and services.
· Help identify and analyze new and existing suppliers / categories / markets
· Develop analytical reviews, cost models and perform cost analyses of products and categories in an effort to identify savings opportunities.
· Identify and execute supply chain improvement activities with domestic and overseas suppliers.
· Support Value Analysis / Value Engineering initiatives, driving the execution and delivery of assigned projects
Qualifications:
· Completed junior year with a major in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering
· GPA of 3.0 or higher
· Internship or work experience preferred
· Has a proven record of demonstrating the following skills:
o Problem-solving and decision making
o Collaboration and teamwork
o Leadership, significant position preferred
o Achieving results
o Excel Usage / Data Analysis
· Demonstrated project management skills and ability to balance multiple assignments at once
· Desire to make a strong contribution in a continuous learning environment, while enhancing their readiness for a career in Supply Chain
Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Coleman, Jostens, Marmot, Rawlings, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert, Waddington and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.