Purchasing Intern
Core 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
Qualifications:
- 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
Education Requirements:
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