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About Ingredion:

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Location: Westchester, IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

Position Summary

The Procurement Digital Tools Intern supports the Global Procurement Center of Excellence Tools & Systems team. The role focuses on sustaining and expanding procurement automation tools while contributing to digital transformation, analytics, process improvement, and other priority initiatives within the Procurement CoE roadmap.

What you will do:

• Support the maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement of procurement automation solutions.

• Assist with the expansion of existing digital tools and the development of practical enhancements that improve procurement efficiency.

• Contribute to Procurement CoE projects involving data analysis, reporting, process improvement, and digital enablement.

• Analyze procurement and operational data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and actionable insights.

• Help document business requirements, workflows, testing results, user guidance, and project updates.

• Collaborate with procurement stakeholders and cross-functional partners to understand needs and support solution adoption.

• Provide organized follow-up on assigned activities, risks, open questions, and deliverables.

Typical Deliverables

• Automation and digital-tool creation tools and enhancements

• Data analysis, trackers, dashboards, and management-ready summaries

• Process maps, business requirements, test scripts, and user documentation

• Project status updates and implementation support materials

• Adoption, training, and change-management content

Who you are:

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in business, Software engineering, supply chain, procurement, information systems, analytics, or a related field.

• Working knowledge of Power Automate, Python, HTML/JS, Power Apps.

• Interest in procurement, digital transformation, analytics, automation, and process improvement.

• Ability to organize information, analyze data, solve problems, and communicate findings clearly.

• Comfort working independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with a broader project team.

Preferred Skills:

• Data & Analytics: PowerAutomate, data analysis, data integration, data modeling, and reporting

• Digital Enablement: Process automation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement

• Business Acumen: Business analysis, procurement awareness, and stakeholder orientation

• Ways of Working: Curiosity, ownership, organization, collaboration, and clear communication

Learning Experience

This internship provides exposure to global procurement operations, digital tools, automation, analytics, project delivery, and stakeholder collaboration. The intern will gain practical experience translating business needs into structured analysis and usable procurement solutions.

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.

• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package - competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location

• Internship Program Events & Activities - programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL

• Intern Coaching Program - pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion's culture

• Involvement in Ingredion's Business Resource Groups - the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion's Inclusion & Belonging strategy

• Employee Recognition Program - a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

• Employee Discount Program - provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .