Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you have experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you are just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there is a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Guadalajara
Workplace type: Hybrid
Ingredion is looking for a motivated Purchasing Intern to join our Purchasing team and gain hands-on experience in a global, collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to support key purchasing operations while developing foundational skills in procurement, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.
As a Purchasing Intern, you will support the Purchasing Department by executing transactional purchasing activities while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
This role reports to the Associate Manager, Purchasing USCA, and works closely with Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, and other Buyers.
What will you do:
- Process Purchase Orders based on approved Purchase Requisitions.
- Work to meet established KPI targets.
- Communicate with suppliers, when needed, to follow up on Purchase Orders and ensure timely deliveries.
- Maintain supplier contact information in internal systems and coordinate with Vendor Management to update vendor data when required.
- Ensure compliance with key purchasing policies and procedures.
- Liaise with Procurement Operations to resolve issues, risks, and dependencies related to Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, vendor communications, and vendor invoices.
- Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Any prior procurement or purchasing experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Who you are:
- Customer-focused and service-oriented.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator with solid interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
- Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
NoSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Prior procurement or purchasing experience
Ingredion Incorporated Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A competitive 401(k) program with company matching and, in some cases, additional contributions is highlighted, with defined vesting terms. This supports long‑term savings and is a consistent pillar of the U.S. package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is standard, with additional protections like life and disability insurance. Wellbeing resources and an employee assistance program further bolster health support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual or periodic bonuses are common components of compensation across functions. This adds dependable variable pay alongside base salary.
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What We Do
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries. With 2022 annual net sales of nearly $8 billion, we turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers located worldwide and approximately 12,000 employees, we co-create with customers and fulfill our purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better. Visit ingredion.com for more information and the latest company news. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit www.ingredion.com/careers.
