2027 Procurement Accelerated Development Program - Brecksville, OH

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Brecksville, OH, USA
In-Office
Junior
Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Nine- to twelve-month rotational development program supporting procurement strategy and enablement. Assist sourcing leadership with vendor management, inventory tracking, procurement analytics, cost modeling, pricing maintenance, reporting, and special projects to improve purchasing and working capital.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Procurement ADP is “hosted” by the Global Supply Chain Organizational Development Department and participants are matched with a member of the global procurement management team.  The Procurement Sourcing Analyst Accelerated Development Program is designed as a 9–12-month assignment to assist the Procurement Strategy & Enablement team with day-to-day tasks and special projects. The program participants manage their own projects and tasks to assist the team in achieving goals both tactical and strategic objectives. The identified candidates can begin in January or July of 2027 and will work out of Morikis Global Technology Center (MGTC) in Brecksville, Ohio.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Sourcing Leadership Team with:  

  • Providing support for the multiple categories of raw material direct spend (including outside tolling). 

  • Assist with maintaining specific departmental components of procurement, such as inventory tracking, vendor management, process issues, information technology, and related areas. 

  • Assist with maintaining a variety of reports such as vendor lists, performance history, price quotes, and other information  

  • Understanding of the operations within the strategic procurement organizations  

  • Assist in supporting procurement analytics initiatives including cost modeling, market analytics  

  • Drive analysis on purchasing opportunities in working capital improvements from vendor terms management  

  • Assist with special projects, which may include compiling and analyzing targeted data, reviews and assessments of processes or operations or developing special reports.  Creates detailed reports on findings and recommendations. 

  • Understand the process of gathering and maintaining supplier pricing and maintain a standardized pricing maintenance process and analysis to determine impact of price changes 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements  

  • Must be willing to relocate for this position AND upon completion of the program.   

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.    

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.    

  • Must be graduated from an accredited university by the start of this development program.

  • Must have at least one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point.  

 

Preferred Qualifications  

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in business (finance/accounting/economics), operations/supply chain or operations from an accredited institution.

  • Previous Internship/Co-op experience within Sherwin-Williams.    

    • Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.  

    • Have experience with business intelligence tools (eg. Tableau).  

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Skills Required

  • Willing to relocate for the position and upon completion of the program
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Graduated from an accredited university by the start of the development program
  • At least one year of experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, operations, or supply chain (preferred)
  • Previous Internship/Co-op experience within Sherwin-Williams (preferred)
  • Experience working in a team-oriented setting (preferred)
  • Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau) (preferred)

Sherwin-Williams Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sherwin-Williams and has not been reviewed or approved by Sherwin-Williams.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage breadth is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision and related protections, with options like HSA/FSA, life, and disability included. Plan specifics are centralized in a dedicated benefits portal for clarity by role and location.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards, including PTO, vacation, holidays and leave programs (such as parental leave). Schedules and accruals are outlined in plan summaries and can be strong for many full-time roles.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Education assistance via a Guild partnership and tuition reimbursement provide tangible upskilling pathways within the benefits package. Additional perks such as product discounts, wellness resources, and adoption assistance add lifestyle value.

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HQ: Cleveland, OH
39,076 Employees
Year Founded: 1866

What We Do

Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 4,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways.

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