Sherwin-Williams is a company dedicated to inspiring and improving the world through its paints and coatings. They are seeking a Finance Intern to gain hands-on experience in Finance & Indirect Procurement, focusing on vendor management and cost-saving initiatives.
Responsibilities
Development and continuous improvement of Sherwin-Williams for all indirect sourcing vendors and spend
Support the enforcement of applicable Policies, processes, and procedures across the full indirect category
Assist with business relevant reporting, goal setting, and compliance reporting for the full indirect category
Assist data dives & data management for the procurement team including the transactional buyers
Assist with allocation of rebate checks
Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement to provide better support for our customers, assist with CI projects, reduce costs and maximize the efficient use of resources. Work frequently with key business personnel across all divisions, domestically and globally. Use transactional lean or other continuous improvement tools consistently. Exhibit personal ownership and accountability for continuous improvement
General Responsibilities & Tasks: Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Identify critical issues with ease. Push creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing company practices and client mindsets. Generate enthusiasm among team members. Acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions. Seek and participate in development opportunities beyond training required by us. Research or prototype new processes, tools and/or technologies. Assist with other enhancements or projects as needed to contribute to team efficiency and effectiveness
Support work with Indirect vendors to assist in the review of data to support sourcing events
Qualification
Required
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Must be enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting at the time of the internship
Willingness to work all scheduled hours, including overtime as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Be a rising or current Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program
Have prior school or work experience in finance, accounting, or business
Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook)
Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc
Previous experience in the Sherwin-Williams Corporate Finance Internship Program
A wide range of world-class benefits designed for you
From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute
Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products.
