Summer 2027 Intern - Sustainable Procurement and Decarbonization

Momentive Performance Materials Inc
  • Niskayuna, NY
  • $22–$26 Per Hour
3 days ago

Job Description

Job Title:

Summer 2027 Intern - Sustainable Procurement and Decarbonization

Summary:

Join Momentive's Sustainability and Procurement team to help advance our 2030 Scope 3 emissions reduction goals. In this role, you will analyze supplier and emissions data, evaluate supplier sustainability performance, and develop strategies to prioritize supplier engagement and reduce supply chain emissions.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related fields. Candidates with technical knowledge of environmental science and strong data analysis and analytical skills will excel in this opportunity, applying their expertise to real-world sustainability challenges and business decisions.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Analyze purchased-goods emissions by raw material, supplier, business segment, region, and spend.

  • Identify the suppliers responsible for the largest share of Category 1 emissions. Assess supplier sustainability maturity using factors such as: Availability and quality of supplier-specific PCFs Climate targets and SBTi status Renewable-energy use Recycled or bio-based alternatives Geographic and supply-chain risk Commercial importance and substitutability Create a supplier segmentation model-for example: Engage, Develop, Substitute, or Monitor.

  • Develop sustainability questions and scoring criteria for RFQs, supplier reviews, and sourcing decisions.

  • Identify 5-10 supplier engagement opportunities and estimate potential emissions reduction, cost premium, feasibility, and implementation timeline.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

Job Specific Minimum Qualifications:

  • Rising Senior in Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental science or Environmental Engineering.

Program Minimum Qualifications:

  • The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.

  • The candidate is expected to be available 40 hours a week for a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August.

What We Offer:

Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00

The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we'd ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer's products forward-products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance

across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNiskayuna, NY
Salary$22–$26 Per Hour

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Agricultureunmatched
  • Alternative Energyunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Analysisunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Electronicsunmatched
  • Environmental Engineeringunmatched
  • Environmental Sciencesunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Personal Careunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Recyclingunmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Scorecardingunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched

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