Procurement Intern

Who We Are

At Combe, personal care is the core of our mission. We operate with the ingenuity & agility of a start-up, guided by our experience as a time-tested, privately held CPG. Founded by innovators Ivan & Mary Elizabeth Combe in 1949, our dedication to delivering innovative brands that address unmet consumer needs remains unwavering.

With a successful track record of category & brand development, including groundbreaking brands like Clearasil®, Odor-Eaters®, Just For Men®, and Vagisil®, we're constantly on the lookout for the next personal "issue" to solve. We’re the majority investors in Virtue Labs® biotech haircare and the new home of Astroglide® personal lubricants. We compete to win in markets worldwide.

We like to say we bring the "&" to work every day – We’re deeply rooted & always exploring, three-generations-savvy & next-generation-bold. We believe diversity & belonging are core to our business success, as we bring empathy & expertise to personal care. We are one of the few CPG companies that is a fully women-owned business and a family-owned company for over 75 years.

Join our unique CPG team, where the most trusted brands meet exploration & innovation, and embark on an exciting journey to reshape the future of personal care. Together, we'll create products that make a significant difference in people's lives each day.

Why This Role

Join our team as a Procurement Intern specializing in Indirect Spend Analysis and Purchasing Support. In this role, you will be pivotal in analyzing financial data to assess spending across categories, vendors, locations, and key decision-makers within Combe. Additionally, you will support the implementation of Oracle's purchasing functionality and contribute to data collection and testing efforts. This internship offers an outstanding opportunity to work on a critical project aimed at centralizing spending management and optimizing savings potential for Combe.

What You'll Do

• Indirect Spend Analysis:
• Analyze financial data to assess spending patterns across categories, vendors, and locations.
• Identify key decision-makers impacting indirect spending.
• Purchasing Support:
• Assist in implementing Oracle's Purchasing functionality.
• Contribute to data collection and testing efforts.
• Assist with reviewing chemical/components orders and expedites, especially for new product launches.
• Ensure correct quantities are on order and request expedites when needed
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Extract insights from financial data and generate reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare progress reports.
• Analyze market trends and summarize competitor activities for upcoming RFPs.
• Project Support:
• Assist in centralizing spend management and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Review all existing procurement SOPs and make changes as directed.
• Create flow charts of all existing processes impacting artwork creation, changes, and approval involving various departments.
  
  

• Supplier Management:
• Conduct supplier research and gather performance data.
• Coordinate routine supplier inquiries and communications.
• Document current processes and suggest improvements.
• Administrative Support:
• Create an acronym list for all brands to assist with meetings.
• Provide a list of what you would like to learn through the process.
  

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data analysis tools.
• Data manipulation skills, like pivot tables or Power BI
• Willingness to be coached, led, and guided by supervisors throughout the internship.
  
  

Why Join Us

At Combe, as a student intern, we're dedicated to providing a rich experience that supports your growth. Join us and enjoy:

• Office-based employees receive partial lunch subsidies, ensuring you savor mouthwatering meals without breaking the bank.
• The internship offers an hourly wage of $17.00.
  
  

As we strive for excellence together, our commitment to offering remarkable benefits remains unwavering, ensuring a brighter future for everyone in our growing community. Combe offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We value diversity and inclusion and actively seek a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and strive to build an accessible and inclusive environment for all candidates.