Procurement Intern

About the role

The Procurement Intern supports the Procurement Department in its day-to-day activities by assisting with purchase order and purchase requisition processing, supplier documentation, compliance tracking, procurement system administration, vendor data maintenance, and Supplier Risk Management initiatives. The role also provides general support to the Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) team and contributes to continuous improvement efforts across procurement processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies, including reporting hazards and promoting safe work practices.
• Supports purchase order (PO) and purchase requisition (PR) processing in SAP, including creation, confirmations, price discrepancy resolution, and general purchasing inbox management.
• Maintains supplier documentation, vendor master data, and related procurement records, including consolidation, cleansing, and updates in systems such as Astras and SupplyOn.
• Supports supplier communication and follow-up activities, including urgent mass communications and coordination with suppliers regarding confirmations, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Aids in supplier system access coordination, cross-functional stakeholder follow-ups, and general support for procurement systems and tools.
• Supports Supplier Risk Management activities, including compliance tracking for CoC, CBAM, and UFLPA requirements.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and supports Procurement, Logistics, Accounting, and other internal stakeholders in resolving purchasing-related issues.
• Ensures compliance with company policies related to Ethics, Compliance, Sustainability, and Risk Management.
• Performs general administrative and operational support tasks for the Procurement and Supply Management team and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Basic understanding of Procurement and Supply Management activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Accuracy and efficiency when completing data entry tasks.
• Highly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.

Education

High school graduate
C currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
No prior work experience required