New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing Intern - Ditch Witch

The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program.

Who Are We?

The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.

Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental centers and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.

Ditch Witch (a TTC brand) based in Perry, OK, specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing innovative underground construction equipment.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

Make a meaningful impact this summer by supporting procurement efforts for New Product Development (NPD). In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams on several key projects that will drive innovation and add value to Toro’s overall business performance.

·Projects may include executing supplier, engineering, and manufacturing facing product development tasks like quoting and ordering parts, pre-production build planning, product launch risk management, standard work/process documentation support, analytics team support, and driving supplier cost savings efforts.

·Implement new ideas, challenge yourself, and develop new skills.

·Analyze business data to solve real-world supply chain challenges.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

·Currently working on completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an operations related field such as supply chain, finance, or engineering.

·Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

·A general understanding of the Procure to Pay cycle

·Confident, proactive, and able to produce high-quality deliverables with little direct oversight

·Excellent written and verbal communications, interpersonal and leadership skills.

·Strong sense of responsibility and accountability – takes ownership and demonstrates initiative and follow-up skills

·Adaptable and flexible – ability to handle ambiguity and changing priorities

·Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and a customer service orientation

·Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow

·Proficiency with basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

·Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience in SAP or other systems a plus

What Can We Give You?   

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:

·Dress for your day– We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

·Volunteerism– The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

·Summer Hours*Based on Location* – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

·Competitive Pay – anticipated pay $22.00-$33.00 per hour.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.