The posting
Job Description
Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and business operations while contributing to a Fortune 250 company?
WM is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student for a 10 to 12-week Summer Internship within the Supply Chain organization. The internship is designed to provide practical experience across multiple supply chain disciplines through rotational assignments in:
- Direct Sourcing
- Indirect Sourcing
- Procurement Operations
The intern will work alongside Supply Chain professionals on strategic projects, spend analysis, sourcing initiatives, supplier engagement activities, procurement process improvements, and operational support activities. The program offers exposure to both strategic and transactional procurement processes while helping develop foundational skills in supply chain management, supplier relationship management, analytics, and business partnership.
What You'll Do
Direct Sourcing Rotation
- Support category managers and sourcing professionals in reviewing supplier spend and market data.
- Assist with supplier research, benchmarking, and sourcing event preparation.
- Participate in supplier evaluation and selection processes.
- Analyze procurement opportunities related to operational goods and services.
- Support category strategy development and sourcing documentation.
Indirect Sourcing Rotation
- Assist sourcing managers supporting categories such as technology, professional services, telecom, contingent workforce, or corporate services.
- Conduct spend and contract analysis to identify savings and process improvement opportunities.
- Help prepare RFPs, RFQs, supplier scorecards, and sourcing recommendations.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings and cross-functional project discussions.
- Support contract review and supplier management activities.
Procurement Operations Rotation
- Gain exposure to requisition-to-pay processes and procurement systems.
- Assist with procurement data analysis, reporting, and operational metrics.
- Support process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, and user experience.
- Help document workflows, procedures, and procurement best practices.
- Work with internal stakeholders to resolve purchasing-related questions.
Program-Wide Responsibilities
- Complete a summer project with measurable business impact.
- Present findings and recommendations to Supply Chain leadership.
- Collaborate with team members across Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Digital, and other corporate functions.
- Participate in professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
- Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to real business challenges.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:. Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance Economics Industrial Engineering Operations Management Data Analytics Related field
- Candidates must have completed at least their sophomore year of study (typically 60+ completed credit hours)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred
- Interest in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, operations, or logistics.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
- Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems.
- Demonstrated leadership experience through coursework, organizations, athletics, or community involvement.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to strategic and operational Supply Chain functions.
- Experience working with sourcing professionals, category managers, and procurement leaders.
- Understanding of supplier management, sourcing strategy, contracting, and procurement operations.
- Mentorship from Supply Chain leaders and subject matter experts.
- Opportunities to present recommendations to senior leadership.
- Real-world experience supporting initiatives that drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, supplier performance, and business value.
Desired Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative and Curiosity
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
VI. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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About Us
ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
