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