Supplier Management Finance Summer Intern

The Sherwin-Williams Finance internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in Sherwin Business Services Vendor Master Maintenance.

The internship features a singular Corporate Procurement Department experience, where you'll learn the business environment of a large corporation.You will gain meaningful exposure to the day-to-day activities and special projects on the Vendor Master Maintenance team within the Corporate Procurement Department.

This internship program is scheduled to begin Summer 2025 and designed to be 10-14 weeks in duration. This role's schedule is typically 37.5 hours per week during the summer (M-F 8:30AM-5PM).

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

• Participate in maintenance on vendor records using Coupa RPMA processes
• Review and solve record discrepancies with vendors
• Support the validation of vendor banking updates through Coupa RPMA
• Coordinate with internal and external contacts to release holds in Coupa portal
• Assist with onboarding of vendors in Coupa RPMA portal

Leadership Development:

• Assisting with special projects
• Building and fostering relationships with new and current suppliers in order to increase efficiency, reduce procurement costs, and improve quality.
  

Professional Development:

• Exposure to financial and vendor management systems
• Development of professional network by collaborating across finance department
• Enhancing financial and business acumen through skill development
• Experience in process improvement initiatives

What is the Process to get Started?

Step 1 - Online Application

Find the role(s) that interest you on our Careers page: https://jobsearch.sherwin.com/

Set aside 15 minutes to create your profile by entering or importing your details from one of our job board partners

Step 2 - Digital Interview

Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner. The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions

You'll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation

Step 3 - Panel Interview

Your video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team and our top candidates are invited to meet with out team in a virtual Microsoft teams panel interview.

Minimum Requirements

• 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, Accounting, or Businessat the time of the internship
• Willingness to work all scheduled hours, including overtime as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, and 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