2024 Diversity Leadership Symposium: 2025 Nestl USA Procurement Internship

    • Nestle USA
  • Arlington, VA
  • Posted 20 days ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Business operations
Supply chain management
Cost-benefit analysis
Analytical skill
Microsoft Office
Network
Procurement
Expect
Leadership
Collaboration
Management
Research
Communication
Microsoft Excel
Accountability

Job Details

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestl is the place for you. Nestl USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestl's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

2024 Diversity Leadership Symposium: 2025 Nestl USA Procurement Internship Program

Are you a current undergraduate student who is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion? Are you looking for a Procurement Internship beginning summer of 2025? If you've got an appetite for an exciting career, apply now for Nestl's 2024 virtual Diversity Leadership Symposium (DLS)! It's a three-day, professional development and hiring event, taking place from August 13- 15, 2024, for college students of diverse backgrounds! If selected to participate in the symposium, you will learn about Nestl's winning culture, network with peers & current Nestl employees, and interview for our 2025 Nestl USA Procurement Internship Program!

What to expect from the 2024 Diversity Leadership Symposium:
  • Gain valuable exposure to life and careers at Nestl and discover how a diverse and inclusive environment fuels career growth.
  • Network with business leaders and develop relationships with peers from universities across the nation while participating in engaging experiences.
  • Interview for our 2025 Nestl USA Procurement Internship Program, with a chance to return to school with an o?er in hand!

Here's a breakdown of the 2025 Nestl USA Procurement Internship Program:

At Nestl USA, our Procurement team is driven by the desire to be a competitive advantage to the businesses that we support. Inspired by our company's 4 Ways of Winning - Speed, Agility, Collaboration, and Courage - Nestl's Procurement professionals strive to deliver value efficiently and effectively, strategically manage our Direct and Indirect spend categories, and ensure supply to fulfill our commitments to deliver outstanding value to our customers and consumer.

Nestl offers a 10-week internship program designed to provide you with the experience and knowledge essential for a successful career within Procurement. This internship is project-based, allowing you to take ownership of a project from start to finish, addressing a critical gap within the function and driving tangible value for the business. Through comprehensive, hands-on, and strategically integrated opportunities, this program aims to develop well-balanced Procurement professionals.

Location:

Roles are based in a corporate office location in Solon, OH or Arlington, VA. Must be flexible to work remote or in the office on any given day and reside within a commutable distance to Solon, OH or Arlington, VA.

Education Requirements:
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or other related field is required.
  • Degree completed by June 2026
  • Preferred Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Experience Requirements:
  • Preferred Procurement or related internship/co-op experience.

Additional Requirements:
  • You should be available to start the program in June 2025.
  • We're looking for passionate individuals who thrive on working on diverse business projects that involve research, cost analyses, and engaging stakeholders. Show us your drive and determination.
  • You should be a collaborative team player who excels in working with others.
  • Strong communication, influence, leadership, and analytical skills are essential. We want to see you make a difference in our organization.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel, is preferred.

Perks:
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Gain firsthand corporate experience in Procurement. It's your chance to immerse yourself in the professional world and make meaningful impacts.
  • Contributing member of the team, accountable for results and project deliverables.
  • Direct exposure to foundational Procurement principles.
  • Work with an influential industry leader in consumer-packaged goods (Fortune Magazine) and top 5 Supply Chain organizations as ranked by Gartner.
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative culture.
  • Opportunity to network with Nestl employees globally.
  • Successful completion of internship could lead to full-time Employment opportunities with Nestl Procurement (Nestl Procurement Development Program).

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The Nestl Diversity Leadership Symposium is ideal for students from diverse backgrounds but is open to all candidates, regardless of ethnicity, who can demonstrate that they would make a positive contribution to diversity at Nestl.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.

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