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Molex 2027 Summer Intern- Supply Chain/ Procurement

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Illinois, Lisle
2222 Wellington Court (Show on map)
Oct 05, 2026
Your Job Our Molex teams are seeking Procurement Interns to join our team in Summer 2026 (May - August) in Lisle, IL (just outside of Chicago). Each intern will receive a project in one of the below areas within the supply chain organization. Koch Industries has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027 At Koch, interns gain real-world, hands-on experience, with the opportunity to tackle significant projects, problem-solver, and take ownership of their work.Alongside your day-to-day role, the Koch Intern Program offers an opportunity to learn more about Koch, our people, Principle Based Management, and the local community you will be working in, all while growing your network. Through weekly learning sessions, location-specific programming, and professional development, we aim to help every individual grow and learn how they can best contribute. This 12-week program will allow you to experience Life at Koch, as you start your career and go anywhere within our network of companies. Our Team The Molex Procurement Capability creates improved, sustained performance supporting plants, increasing supply chain agility and meeting customers commitments. Our team supports the various markets across all Molex divisions including automotive, home appliance, consumer, data center, industrial, medical/pharma, and telecom. What You Will Do Our interns work alongside our employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections, and partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies, and participate in our Innovation Challenge. These are just a few key aspects of our internship program. Below is a list of some of the Internships we have available under our Supply Chain/Procurement business units in the summer of 2027 Business Transformation Analyst intern- In this internship you will work with global Supply Chain teams to identify and improve business processes. You'll use data analysis and problem-solving skills to support technology-driven improvements, increase efficiency, and help teams achieve better results. We're looking for someone who is organized, analytical, collaborative, and communicates clearly. This role provides hands-on experience contributing to real business improvements and digital transformation initiatives. Responsibilities Research and analyze business processes and data to identify opportunities and inefficiencies. Use structured problem-solving methods to help cross-functional teams make improvements. Help develop communication plans as part of the adoption of new business applications. Track the progress of transformation projects, help redefine metrics for success, making sure initiatives deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, on-time delivery, and user adoption. Collaborate with SMEs to Identify training content gaps by conducting interviews, focus sessions, and analyzing data to determine the development of the necessary materials. Learning Opportunities Valuable real-word experience and opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing professional and technical skills. Exposure to operational process improvement and competitive strategy work Business Systems Analyst Intern- In this internship you will work with the Molex Supply Chain Business Systems team in managing the business applications and business processes. This role will offer hands-on experience in purchasing and supplier management systems across multiple regions. Responsibilities Process Optimization - Be part of a team that works on solving problems and improving business processes. Utilize data analytics to help set priorities for areas of value. Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts may also be in scope. Platform Configurations - Exposure to system configurations, supplier portals, supplier catalogs, workflows, process flow documentation, change control, acceptance testing. System Integrations - Oversee data flows between systems like Coupa and enterprise systems (ERPs like SAP), see how we manage the data transfer between systems and build documentation to define integrations. User Support and Training: Exposure to troubleshooting and supporting users. Participation with Training materials collaboration for improvements Collaborate with cross functional teams such as finance, accounts payable, and business teams to ensure compliance and adoption. Work with teams on policy and process controls. Learning Opportunities Gain exposure to Procurement Systems such as Coupa and SAP Develop skills in data analysis, business processes, and cross-functional communication Develop skills in working with functional and technical teams Direct Procurement Intern - In this internship you will work with the Molex Direct Procurement team supporting materials and components used in our products. You will partner with procurement, supply chain, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to analyze supplier and purchasing data, support sourcing activities, and help improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity. Responsibilities * Analyze supplier, pricing, demand, and purchase-order data to identify cost, service, and supply opportunities. * Support requests for quotation, bid comparisons, sourcing recommendations, and supplier communications for direct materials and components. * Partner with cross-functional teams to track supplier performance, delivery risks, and actions that support continuity of supply. * Assist with supplier onboarding, qualification, and documentation by coordinating information across procurement, quality, engineering, and supplier teams. * Prepare project updates, dashboards, and recommendations that help the team make informed procurement decisions. Learning Opportunities * Gain exposure to direct-material sourcing, supplier management, and the role procurement plays in product cost, quality, delivery, and innovation. * Build experience using procurement data and enterprise systems while collaborating with global suppliers and cross-functional teams. Indirect Procurement Intern - In this internship you will work with the Molex Indirect Procurement team supporting the goods and services that enable our operations. You will use spend and supplier data to support category strategies, sourcing projects, supplier onboarding, and process improvements while partnering with business stakeholders, finance, accounts payable, and suppliers. Responsibilities * Analyze spend, supplier, contract, and purchasing data to identify sourcing, standardization, and process-improvement opportunities. * Support competitive sourcing activities by gathering business requirements, preparing requests for information or quotation, and comparing supplier proposals. * Assist with supplier onboarding and enablement activities, including collecting required information and tracking progress through procurement systems. * Partner with stakeholders and suppliers to improve purchase-order compliance, invoice resolution, and adoption of preferred purchasing processes. * Create dashboards, presentations, and project updates that communicate findings, risks, and recommended next steps. Learning Opportunities * Gain exposure to indirect category management, strategic sourcing, supplier enablement, and procurement systems such as Coupa and SAP. * Develop skills in spend analysis, stakeholder engagement, supplier communication, and cross-functional project execution. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Enrolled in a Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, Procurement, Production/Operations, Information Sciences Technology, or Industrial Engineering degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.) Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2029 Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. For this role, we anticipate paying $27 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).