Junior Buyer

About the Role

The Purchasing Intern will support the Purchasing Department with day-to-day procurement activities while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing and supply chain environment. This position will work closely with Buyers, Planning, Operations, and suppliers to support material availability, purchase order management, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers with purchase order creation, maintenance, and supplier follow-up.
• Track open, planned, unconfirmed, and past-due purchase orders.
• Support supplier communication regarding order confirmations, delivery dates, and material status.
• Assist with Clear-to-Build (CTB) reporting and identification of potential material shortages.
• Maintain and analyze purchasing metrics and supplier performance data.
• Support New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) purchasing activities.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and purchasing system maintenance.
• Work with Buyers to identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and other Supply Chain functions.
• Support special projects and other Purchasing Department initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What You'll Gain

This internship provides hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier management, manufacturing operations, material planning, and supply chain analytics. The intern will gain exposure to real-world supply chain challenges while developing the skills necessary for a future career in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.