Purchasing Internship

Position Overview: The Purchasing Internship program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement operations within a global manufacturing company. Interns will work closely with our experienced procurement team, learning strategic sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing processes.

Project: Procurement Process Optimization and Supplier Performance Management

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from relevant programs (Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Basic understanding of procurement processes
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work in a team environment

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Operations:

• Assist in processing purchase requisitions and creating purchase orders
• Support supplier selection and evaluation processes
• Help maintain vendor database and documentation
• Participate in price analysis and cost comparisons
• Learn contract management procedures
• Support inventory optimization initiatives

Supplier Management:

• Help track supplier performance metrics
• Assist in supplier relationship management
• Support supplier qualification processes
• Participate in supplier negotiations (under supervision)
• Help maintain supplier documentation
• Support supplier quality assurance processes

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Help analyze procurement data and spending patterns
• Assist in preparing procurement reports
• Support cost-saving initiatives
• Help track key performance indicators
• Participate in market research activities
• Support procurement planning processes