Intern, Puchasing US/CAN

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you have experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you are just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there is a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Guadalajara Workplace type: Hybrid

Ingredion is looking for a motivated Purchasing Intern to join our Purchasing team and gain hands‑on experience in a global, collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to support key purchasing operations while developing foundational skills in procurement, supplier management, and cross‑functional collaboration. As a Purchasing Intern, you will support the Purchasing Department by executing transactional purchasing activities while gaining hands‑on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role reports to the Associate Manager, Purchasing USCA, and works closely with Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, and other Buyers.

What will you do:

• Process Purchase Orders based on approved Purchase Requisitions.
• Work to meet established KPI targets.
• Communicate with suppliers, when needed, to follow up on Purchase Orders and ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain supplier contact information in internal systems and coordinate with Vendor Management to update vendor data when required.
• Ensure compliance with key purchasing policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Procurement Operations to resolve issues, risks, and dependencies related to Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, vendor communications, and vendor invoices.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Any prior procurement or purchasing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Who you are:

• Customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with solid interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well‑being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real‑time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

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Relocation Available: No

Ingredion is a leading global, plant‑based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.