Company Information

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Program Description

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is looking for talented leaders to add to its global leadership depth and play a role in the current and future success of the organization. The co-op/intern Program provides students with practical work experience in one of many diverse areas. The program allows students to gain a better understanding of the various job opportunities available throughout Goodyear.

In addition to challenging, engaging and interesting work assignments, students have the opportunity to meet and interact with students from other universities at work and outside of work. Tours of Goodyear facilities are arranged to help students learn more about the business. Goodyear leaders interact with students to help them begin to think about significant business issues and career options. Students even have the opportunity to speak with the Goodyear Senior Leadership Team.

Function Overview and Project Tasks/Responsibilities

The Global Procurement organization works closely with all other functional areas of the business including Finance, Marketing, Manufacturing, Research and Development, and Retail to support Goodyear's activities. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

Raw Material Sourcing and Supplier Qualification

Global Indirect Sourcing

Business Services

Logistics

Capital Equipment

Manufacturing Services

Business Process Excellence

The mission of Goodyear's Global Procurement department is to create a new standard of excellence in Strategic Sourcing by leading the industry in Supplier Innovation and Global Supplier Value Chain Management. This department seeks to develop and implement industry leading strategies for the procurement of materials, equipment, goods and services with the required quality, delivery and cost to support the global Business Units and Corporate business objectives.

Procurement uses global leverage and concentrated expertise to develop and coordinate the implementation of sourcing strategies for raw materials, equipment, goods and services. This includes development of long and near term commodity strategies, supplier strategies, market analysis, competitive intelligence, aggregation, supply chain management, e-commerce and serving as a center of expertise for all procured items. Procurement interfaces with virtually every area of the company.

The Global Procurement Intern program provides students with practical work experience in managing the sourcing and acquisition for Goodyear's materials, products, and services. Students will have the opportunity to work in our Direct Sourcing, Indirect Sourcing, or Business Process teams. Typical responsibilities may include reviewing the market for potential suppliers, interacting with end-user stakeholders on requirements, working with suppliers to acquire what Goodyear needs, analyzing data for negotiation preparation, updating our pricing and payment systems, and working with suppliers to achieve Goodyear's supplier enablement and sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration or International Business majors preferred)

• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA required

• Expected graduation within 1-2 years of internship

• Prior intern/co-op experience in related field preferred

• Ability to self-manage

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excel in project work and like the sense of accomplishment that accompanies "getting things done"

• Ability to learn fast and keep up with the rapidly changing technological field

• Prefers a culture of open communication

• Detail oriented with superior analysis and problem solving skills

To Apply

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Goodyear is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.