Intern, Puchasing US/CAN

Location: Guadalajara, JAL

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.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available

No