Procurement Intern

Description

Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to achieve our common mission of Delivering a Successful Customer Outcome 100% of the Time. Our customer base includes steel, power, chemical, refining, pulp & paper, natural gas, and many others. With offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, Equipment & Controls Inc. has provided the process control industries with cost effective products, services and engineered solutions for over 60 years. We seek individuals with our same passion for excellence and financial success.

Business Unit/Department: Administration

Location: Lawrence, PA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Procurement Team to gain an understanding of our procurement-related process, systems, and procedures.
• Complete meaningful administrative, strategic, and project-based work in assigned procurement area, independently and as part of a team.
• Supports the Procurement team and their functions and initiatives through assisting with varying projects including (but not limited to).
• Assist with creating and tracking purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Help source and compare vendor quotes for materials, supplies, and services.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation for audits and reporting.
• Support compliance tracking.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to clarify purchasing needs.
• Support taxonomy entry and standardization of part descriptions in ERP system.
• Assist with other ad hoc procurement or administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• Currently enrolled as a senior in a bachelor’s degree program in Procurement, Business Management, financial or a closely related field.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask.
• Must be a team player and able to work closely with all employees.
• Should be moderately computer-savvy and comfortable learning new platforms and systems.

Core Competencies:

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Promote an inclusive and positive work environment that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization. Work with others to resolve obstacles that may prevent the organization from achieving its mission.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrate the desire and knowledge to understand customer needs. Provide personalized, professional and courteous service, accurate information, continuous communication and the ability to handle customer concerns in an appropriate manner.
• INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly and take responsibility for accomplishing work goals.

Additional Details

Those interested in employment following an internship will be considered based on current openings, performance during internship, and proximity to graduation. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.