Purchases Internship

Posted 4 Days Ago
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5 Locations
In-Office
29K-50K Hourly
Internship
AdTech • Beauty • Marketing Tech • Retail • Pharmaceutical
The Role
The purchasing intern develops sourcing strategies, negotiates supplier agreements, optimizes inventory, order quantities, and logistics, and incorporates sustainability into supplier relationships. The role involves partnering with internal teams, managing sourcing projects, reducing costs, supporting innovation, and connecting supplier capabilities with business needs. This is a paid 12-week summer internship with mentorship and opportunities to assume increasing responsibility across spend areas and supplier management.
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Job Location

CINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICES

Job Description

Have you ever thought about the sophisticated supply chains that are needed to deliver consumer products to the store shelves for our consumers? And how do companies negotiate services contracts needed to support the infrastructure, employees, and marketing? At P&G our Purchases group develops the sourcing strategy and optimizes operations of all raw materials, packaging and services needed by the company to produce the best consumer products in the world!

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world.

We believe excellent ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our hardworking employees, and we encourage diverse, multi-functional teams to work together to generate new ideas to address challenges we face. P&G has positions available at various technical centers and plants (including Cincinnati) across the United States.

Purchasing internships are 12-week paid engagements. We believe that this provides the right opportunity for building a strong foundation for future growth potential.

Meaningful work from day one

As a purchasing intern you will own decisions on how to source and/or handle the product flows which are the backbone of our company. We have managers that focus on various industries and business needs, ranging from Advertising agencies, to IT services, to Packaging and Construction.

  • Developing strategies for sourcing that would increase our innovation pipeline, drive costs down, and influence industries to recreate themselves.
  • Negotiating the right deals, with the right suppliers, for the right reasons.
  • Working with supplier to optimize inventory levels, order quantities and logistics.
  • Shifting supplier relationships and industries to be a Force for Good and Growth by incorporating Sustainability into your work.

As you fulfill your key projects, you will grow to handle different spend areas, increase your responsibilities in terms of both expenditure and people management, and become responsible for some of P&G’s biggest and most important suppliers and drive exciting innovation to generate business value. You will communicate with & closely partner with different internal functions daily. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1.

Your goal will be to link the most appropriate supplier capabilities with needs to deliver the best shareholder return for the company. We believe that this provides the right role and opportunity for building a strong foundation for continued growth.

Job Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technologies, Marketing, Sales, Construction Management, and Mechanical Engineering or other equivalent.
  • Available to work a 12-week internship from May to August in the summer of 2026
What we offer:

From the first day of your internship you will feel the ownership of your project from the beginning, and you will be given specific projects and responsibilities.

Continuous mentorship - you will work with involved people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager. Work in a dynamic and encouraging environment - working over a diverse array of exciting problems.

Promote agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

A competitive salary and benefits package.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant abilities, and level of confirmed experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.  Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000157905

Job Segmentation

Internships

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$29.00 - $50.00 / hour

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technologies, Marketing, Sales, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field
  • Availability to work a 12-week internship from May through August 2026

Procter & Gamble Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Compensation is considered competitive and benchmarked against top industry peers, supported by formal pay‑equity audits and stated transparent principles. Feedback suggests pay is a strong draw, with raises described as attainable and benefits starting from day one of training.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is broad and immediate, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, with mental‑health and telemedicine offerings expanded recently. This breadth and day‑one access contribute to a perception of reliable, comprehensive care.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is inclusive under a global framework for all parents, with added recovery time for birth mothers. Adoption, fertility, childcare support and eldercare services further strengthen family support.

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The Company
HQ: Cincinnati, OH
117,512 Employees

What We Do

Procter & Gamble Company is an American multi-national consumer goods corporation. P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Always®, Charmin®, Braun®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral B®, Pantene®, Pampers®, Tide®, and Vicks®. The design, development, growth and success of these products—and many more—is thanks to the innovative and insightful minds of our people. From Day 1, you’ll help make everyday life easier for our 5 billion consumers through billion dollar brands. With our large global footprint, there are many opportunities to work with P&G in multiple locations. We offer opportunities in approximately 70 countries and continually aim to attract, reward and advance the finest people in the world. As a "build from within"​ organization, we see 95% of our people start at an entry level and progress through the organization. Here, we want you to get your career off to a fast start. That's why we don't have any rotational development programs or gradual ramping-up periods: you’ll be able—and encouraged—to dive right in from day 1. Join us and help make life better through meaningful work that makes an impact from Day 1.

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