Procurement Intern

Procurement Intern Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a subsidiary of the Japan-based Toray Group, which manufactures synthetic fibers, carbon fibers, plastics, and chemicals and employs more than 45,000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US$21 billion. TPA's films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications. TPA is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance. Learn more by visiting We currently have an opportunity available for a Procurement Intern. Summary: The Procurement Intern will gain professional business exposure assisting the Corporate Procurement Department with a variety of projects including basic level purchasing analyses, day to day purchasing records maintenance, and cost analysis. Projects will often involve working as part of a team with several other departments to collect data that is crucial to improving operations. The intern will create and present a final presentation to the department members and senior executives of TPA at the conclusion of the assignment. Duties: Assist Buyers with sourcing of required materials, parts and services to support a 24/7/365 manufacturing operation Create and maintain purchase orders within SAP & EAM Work with suppliers to obtain order acknowledgements and expedite orders as necessary Maintain department spreadsheets and distribute reports internally Work on assigned projects to obtain department cost saving objectives Requirements: Ideal course work would include: Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Analysis, and various business related courses Must be proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to report in a clear and concise fashion Must have a strong work ethic, be highly self-motivated and strong self confidence Strong negotiation skills are preferred Must be organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment Must maintain excellent attendance Length of Employment: The internship is a full-time forty hour per week position The assignment will begin on May 26 and end on August 21st Compensation: This is a paid internship; the compensation is $19.00/hour Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status, workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and medical related conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons, including the community, and conducive to attaining high work standards. To achieve these objectives, we are committed to maintaining a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and perform pre-employment testing. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-07