Indirect Procurement Intern

Veritiv’s Internship Program will provide real world experience, team projects, social events, volunteer work and professional development trainings. The internships are full-time, hybrid and run June 1 to August 7, 2026.

Job Purpose:

Our Procurement/Indirect Sourcing Intern will help identify a business category opportunity utilizing analytical skills and multiple systems. This role will assist with developing a category strategy, complete request for proposal, analyze the results and implement them to drive cost out and to standardize supplier selection and performance.

Job Responsibilities:

● Collaborate with multiple internal customers on projects and presentations.
● Identify opportunities to streamline process improvements.
● Take ownership of a project and then assist other team members to support company initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Assist in managing a specific Indirect Category by sourcing goods and services, including but not limited to equipment, services, software, and hardware.
● Help develop and implement a category strategy collaborating with the organization.
● Participate in a various of responsibilities pertaining to the vendor management process including but not limited to vendor negotiations, performance and contract development.
● Create a collaborative environment for the selection of key vendors for your assigned category.
● Help conduct RFP/RFQ.
● Provide market analysis.
● Negotiate contracts terms and performance metrics to drive value to Veritiv.
● Pursuing a general business, supply chain, marketing, management or economics degree is preferred. 
● Must have a high level of integrity, energy, and leadership ability. 

Work Experience:

● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.● Ability to work in a team environment.● Ability to work quickly and efficiently.● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.● Must be highly motivated, flexible and deadline driven.● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.● Strong planning and organization skills are required.● Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills are required.● The ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree In Progress

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.