Summer Corporate Intern – Procurement

Caterpillar Inc.

Work as a Procurement intern at Caterpillar, focusing on purchasing materials for various product lines while gaining networking opportunities. Join a global team with diverse project responsibilities.

Posted 7/1/2026internshipPeoria • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $23 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong foundational knowledge in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or Supply Chain Management, with a focus on procurement and supplier development. Capable of effective communication and networking within a diverse team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Time Enrollment In UniversityBusiness KnowledgeSupply Chain ManagementCumulative GPA Of 2.8/4.0Relocation To Peoria, IL

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Hard Skills

BusinessIndustrial EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringManufacturing OperationsSupply Chain Management

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupplier DevelopmentCategory BuyerFacility Procurement ProfessionalProcurement Professional

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees.
The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks.
You can focus on building professional abilities in roles including Category Buyer, Facility Procurement Professional, Supplier Development Engineer, and Procurement Professional.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled in a full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following fields of study: Business, Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or Supply Chain Management at the time of application and throughout the program.
Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university.
Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution.
Must be able to relocate to Peoria, IL area or indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits