Purchasing & Supply Chain Intern (6-month assignment)

The Opportunity | Purchasing & Supply Chain Intern (6-Month Assignment)

About the Role

Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain team, the Purchasing & Supply Chain Intern will support a variety of strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives within Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Supply Chain Operations. This position provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while exposing the intern to procurement, supplier management, cost analysis, inventory management, reporting, and process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and organization of purchasing and supply chain training materials, onboarding resources, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support the creation of a fastener product knowledge and training program by compiling technical information, industry standards, product specifications, supplier data, and internal procedures.
• Assist with Power BI and Excel reporting projects, including spend analysis, inventory management, supplier performance metrics, purchasing trends, and supply chain data analysis.
• Research and analyze purchasing spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities, supplier consolidation opportunities, and negotiation initiatives.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data to support purchasing, inventory, shipping, and supply chain improvement projects.
• Assist with supplier benchmarking, market research, and sourcing activities for consumable products and indirect materials.
• Analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Support supplier communications, quote requests, and follow-up activities as assigned.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, documentation, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, and Accounting.
• Perform other related duties, projects, and assignments as required.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Power BI, business intelligence tools, or data visualization software preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Interest in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing, operations, or business analytics.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar systems is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e., the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Power BI, business intelligence tools, or data visualization software preferred.

Benefits

• No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

$20/hour

Schedule

24-40 Hours per Week