2027 Summer Internship - Purchasing

About the role

Since 1967, Perry Homes has built homes for over 55,000 families and continues to grow. Bob Perry held a vision for building quality homes at a reasonable price. For 55 years, Perry Homes' continued commitment to quality and value has allowed us to build a sterling reputation as one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in Texas. The Purchasing Intern provides general support to the Purchasing department by assisting with tasks, assignments, and projects relating to Purchasing functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shadow Purchasing Agents on negotiating process and rebate agreements for major vendors/contractors
• Assist Purchasing Agents to establish pricing and costs to be used by the Estimating Department
• Compare and evaluate market for new, potential contractors/vendors
• Review bids to ensure accuracy
• Complete special projects as requested

Job Competencies

• Initiative
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Communication/Building Relationships

Requirements

• High School Diploma and current enrollment in University required
• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Schedule

• You must be able to work at least 40 hours a week
• The schedule is Monday through Friday

What you can expect

• Professional development, community outreach and teambuilding opportunities will be provided
• Having a fun summer internship!