Purchasing Intern

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Global Purchasing, Planning, IT, Legal & HR organizations on various assignments
• Complete required data analysis on PO Metrics, Spend, RFQs and market indices
• Support global Approved Supplier List (ASL) and supplier portal implementation
• Support and maintain the supply chain standard work, training and skills matrix
• Support supplier contract review, analysis and negotiation
• Maintain supply chain data and ensure data integrity
• Support the data collection and creation of customer evaluations, including scorecards, for the Farnborough airshow
• Complete internship projects and present findings to leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a business environment
• Ability to schedule and organize time and tasks effectively
• Ability to work in a challenging and schedule-driven environment
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
• Familiarity with intermediate (V-lookup/Pivot tables) and advanced (What-If, Power Query) Excel functions
• Familiarity with basic Power BI functions and ability to learn Articulate 360 software for standard work training creation
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university as a rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree preferred in Integrated Supply Chain Management, IT, Engineering, Business or Materials Management.