Procurement Intern, Summer 2025 - Kuraray America

Title: Procurement Intern, Summer 2025

Location: Houston, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number.

Internship Summary:

Kuraray Americas Inc. is looking for a highly motivated, flexible intern to join our Human Resources team and contribute to our growing business stakeholders. This role will assist in a variety of human resources roles and is a great fit for someone who isn't sure what kind of role they would want within a collaborative HR group. The position is in Houston, Texas.

The paid internship will be 13 weeks in duration for the summer of 2025 with flexible start dates. Student interns must be able to work full-time.

The internship will be split between a major project and daily tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the analysis of supplier's performance, evaluation of proposals and terms and conditions negotiations.
• Analyze industry trends and insights, and suppliers' spotlights to support Procurement Newsletter initiative.
• Identify and document recent successful procurement initiatives within the organization, such as cost-saving projects, successful negotiations, or process improvements to support Procurement Lessons Learned Initiative.
• Analyze the Approved Vendors Directory to identify areas for improvement.
• Support the Mentoring Circles Program Enhancement by developing and refining training materials, including user guides and exercises. Explore potential collaborations with other departments to enhance the program's effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations related to procurement activities.

Help in preparing reports and presentations related to procurement activities

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Completed two years of college education before beginning internship (3rd or 4th year student)
• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
• Strong academic performance minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement.
• Excel and/or PowerBI experience
• Creative and Flexible
• Ability to prioritize a variety of different projects and requests.
• Demonstrated communication, writing, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
• Must have legal U.S. working authorization to participate in the program.
• Must successfully pass the pre-employment screening process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

No third-party candidates accepted.