What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Procurement position at Amcor plc?
We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.
Job Description
About the Opportunity :
Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking an intern / co-op that will commence in May 2024 and will give the selected student; a challenging project-based work experience, the opportunity to learn about Amcor Rigid Packaging business, the packaging industry, and receive mentorship from business leaders. This role will report to one of our Procurement Leaders and have significant exposure to our business and leadership teams.
Internship Assignments :
This internship offers a broad experience within the Amcor Procurement Group and the selected intern will gain experience leading and contributing towards robust procurement projects. There are multiple internships available and projects may include the following :
- Develop and improve data analytics to drive stronger negotiating positions during the tender / bid process
- Lead or support key ongoing procurement projects and initiatives to drive impactful business results (PBIT, Payment Terms etc.)
- Support the deployment and communication of new, or changes to existing, business processes, policies and metrics across Procurement
- Support managers in the planning and / or execution of the strategic processes used to source services and / or products from third party suppliers
- Support cross-functional business process improvement initiatives
- Support and, as required, lead benchmarking activities to determine industry best practices, metrics and processes
- Participate in and, as required, lead brainstorming sessions focused on problem solving in support of Procurement initiatives
- Perform analytical reviews and conduct research on a variety of projects within Procurement
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications and Skills :
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