Procurement Intern

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 our summer 2027 internship program. As a Procurement Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, partnering with vendors, and helping drive projects from analysis through implementation. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll collaborate 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'll help you build strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills that will prepare you for a successful career in supply chain and procurement. 

What’s in it For You:  

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food and 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, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best 

• Apply what you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that have genuine business impact      

• 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 internship as a Procurement Representative 

What You Will Do:  

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

• Analyze spend, supplier, and market data to identify cost 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 to identify value and optimize sourcing decisions. 

• Build expertise within 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 on Tuesday, June 1st, 2027 

• Positions are located in St. Paul, Minnesota or Naperville, Illinois 

• Relocation assistance may be available 

• Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing office days with working remotely  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028 

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role 

• 11-week internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st, 2027 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable working with data and skilled in Excel. 

• 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 at nearly three million 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, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets. 

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. 

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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. 

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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.

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