Procurement Intern (AI)

Location: Hybrid role in the Chicagoland area, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Salary: $20.00–$25.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global provides marketing, packaging, print, and business services supported by proprietary technology and advanced data analytics.

What you will do

• Support daily operations and initiatives across procurement teams and categories.
• Assist with supplier communications, information gathering, performance reviews, and supplier relationship management.
• Support strategic sourcing projects, including research, documentation, RFP coordination, and vendor evaluations.
• Maintain procurement data, contracts, and supplier records in enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, Procurement Directors, Legal, Operations, and Finance.
• Prepare presentations, summaries, and status updates while contributing to process improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• Full-time hybrid availability in the Chicagoland area.
• Currently enrolled in a procurement or supply chain undergraduate degree program; candidates before their junior year are highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, detail-orientation, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, adapt to changing project needs, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Professionalism, discretion, reliability, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn.

Culture & Benefits

• Exposure to the end-to-end procurement lifecycle and cross-functional collaboration.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and parental leave.
• Adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer and partner discounts.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.