Procurement Intern - Summer 2027

About the Position

Procurement Intern - Summer 2027

Mentor, OH, United States

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.

About the Role

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns do not shy away from a challenge, and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison’s Internship Program has a single business focus to cultivate future talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, a dynamic environment, access to business leaders, and an encouraging team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the Internship Program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects. We’re seeking a Procurement Intern to join our business in North America during the summer. You will be responsible for supporting Category Managers in all aspects of supplier management, sourcing analysis, conducting market research, and completing both daily tasks and strategic sourcing projects. Our summer internship program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the North America Procurement team with analysis, strategic projects, supplier data gathering, system updates, and process improvements
• Participate on cross-functional teams and provide support as procurement liaison
• Streamline formal workflow by partnering with Managers to design and implement a standardized intake system and process for procurement requests
• Collaborate with team members to centralize procurement data for strategic historical analysis
• Engage in cross-functional projects and networking across different procurement departments to gain an understanding of the global supply chain

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Systems Engineering, or related field required
• Previous internship/co-op experience or relevant work experience
• Experience via student organizations such as, Supply Chain Management Association, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers etc.
• Volunteerism or similar activities
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Work sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Salary

The hourly salary for this position is $22.00 - $29.00/hour based on academic standing.

We Offer

• Competitive hourly salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Access to business leaders and a supportive team
• Networking opportunities across different procurement departments

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

Pre-employment Screening

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.