Research. Source. Learn. Join Our Team as a Procurement Intern/Co-op!

Panasonic Energy Corporation of America (PECA) is looking for a Procurement Intern/Co-op to assist with purchase orders, inventory tracking, market research, vendor relations, and supplier development and monitoring. Gain practical experience while learning procurement processes, domestic and international logistics, and global and domestic governance requirements. This position is on-site at One Panasonic Drive, Columbus, GA 31907; hybrid and remote work are not available.

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour.

What You'll Do

As a Procurement Intern/Co-op, you’ll support the Procurement team with sourcing, order processing, inventory management, vendor communication, and administrative tasks. This first-shift, non-exempt hourly position reports to the Sr. Procurement Agent and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and researching potential suppliers for goods and services
• Gather and analyze market and purchased-goods information to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Assist in obtaining quotes and comparing costs from different suppliers
• Process purchase orders, ensuring accurate and complete information
• Track orders and deliveries to support timely fulfillment through international and domestic transportation
• Assist with invoice processing and reconciliation
• Assist with inventory tracking and management to maintain accurate stock levels
• Participate in physical inventory counts
• Assist with vendor communication and coordination
• Maintain vendor contact databases and accurate records
• Address vendor inquiries and resolve issues
• Prepare reports and presentations on procurement activities
• Assist with filing and record-keeping
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited two-year college or four-year university at the time of the internship, majoring in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Additional Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic understanding of procurement principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Hands-On Procurement Experience

• Build practical experience in sourcing, purchase order processing, inventory tracking, and vendor relations
• Learn procurement processes and procedures, domestic and international logistics, and global and domestic governance requirements

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The work environment is usually quiet to moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The role requires the ability to:

• Regularly sit and talk or hear
• Frequently stand and walk
• Occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Use close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Why Join PECA?

At Panasonic Energy, you'll be part of a team that supports innovative manufacturing while working in a company committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities to develop technical skills and grow your career.

Apply Today

Work Location: One Panasonic Drive, Columbus, GA 31907

Please submit your application through the online application system. No phone calls or emails regarding application status, please. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted directly with information about the next steps in the hiring process.

Panasonic Energy Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Pre-employment background screening and drug testing are required.