Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.   To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor, we are looking for you as a(n) Procurement Intern 2026.

 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Direct Procurement team. This internship offers hands-on experience and will provide technical expertise to evaluate packaging requirements for multiple plant sites and coordinating with key users, business leaders, and Wacker Germany.  This includes conducting on-site plant trials including holding multiple meetings and sessions to further evaluate possible packaging solutions including collection of usage and cost data with a focus on localizing our supply base.  Additional internship experience will also include assisting in the evaluation of contract manufacturing suppliers (Tollers) and will work closely with our Strategic Procurement Manager, Plant Engineers, Product / Sales Management, Supply Chain, and Quality to further develop Wacker’s Tolling capabilities and overall strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with technical & commercial development of localized packaging options
• Conduct research, compile data including Total Cost Analysis for each mode of packaging options
• Support team members in further developing Tolling Strategy
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas
• Prepare reports, presentations, or documentation as needed
• Create and present a Project Presentation at the end of the internship
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Rising sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Biology or similar degree.
• Available full-time in person (Mon–Fri) for our 12-week program
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative
• Experience with Packaging preferred
• Knowledge of biochemistry preferred

   What do we offer? WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.  

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

  We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 30633    The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skills, and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates