Part-Time Student - Purchasing - Fargo, ND

About the role

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. Located in Fargo, ND, supporting Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Provides purchasing support to buyers and the purchasing assistant, creation of non-inventory purchase orders from approved requisitions, monitoring the Purchasing Admin inbox, responding to purchase order questions, and making updates as requested.
• Reviews prototype and production shortages, confirms supplier ship dates, helps locate available stock to cover material gaps, follows up on past-due orders, and updates purchase orders based on supplier responses to reschedule reports.

Requirements

• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited University
• Graduation date of May 2028 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Available to work 10-20 hours/week during the academic year
• Available to work 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Fargo, ND on a daily basis year-round
• This position is not available to students on immigration visas

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Management, Finance or a related discipline
• Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior standing students are preferred; Senior standing and those pursuing Advanced degrees may apply
• Past experience in Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing (preferred)
• Experience with ERP Systems or Power BI Reporting (preferred)

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills