Procurement Intern

Students Plus Startups

San Antonio, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Request for Proposals (RFP), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas
POSTED
10 days ago
Manufacturing Buyer Internship – San Antonio
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Position Summary
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We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Manufacturing Buyer Intern to join our
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procurement team in San Antonio. This internship provides hand son experience in supply
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chain operations, supplier engagement, purchasing processes, and cross functional
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collaboration within a fast paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will
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support daily purchasing activities, contribute to sourcing decisions, and help ensure on time
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supply of materials to support production.
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Key Responsibilities
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1. Purchasing & Procurement Support
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 Assist with issuing purchase orders (POs) for production materials, components, and
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services.
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 Monitor order status, delivery schedules, and follow up with suppliers to ensure
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ontime deliveries.
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 Update procurement systems and maintain accurate purchasing records.
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2. Supplier Engagement & Communication
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 Support communication with suppliers regarding lead times, pricing, quotes, and
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order updates.
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 Participate in supplier meetings (in person or virtual) to track open actions and gather
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status updates.
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 Help evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
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3. Sourcing & RFQ Activities
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 Assist in preparing and sending Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for assigned
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categories.
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 Gather cost breakdowns, compare supplier proposals, and summarize findings for
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review.
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 Support identification of potential new suppliers through research and outreach.
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4. Data Analysis & Reporting
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 Analyze material spend, usage trends, and inventory levels.
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 Prepare weekly reports summarizing purchasing performance and open issues.
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 Update dashboards or Excel trackers related to supplier metrics, cost savings, and
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procurement KPIs.
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5. CrossFunctional Collaboration
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 Work closely with engineering, production, logistics, and quality teams to resolve
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component shortages and supplier issues.
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 Support problem solving efforts for material delays, quality concerns, or process gaps.
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Learning & Development Opportunities
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 Exposure to end to end manufacturing supply chain operations.
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 Handson experience with procurement systems and ERP tools.
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 Development of negotiation fundamentals and supplier management skills.
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 Mentorship from experienced buyers and supply chain leaders.
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 Networking opportunities across operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
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Qualifications
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 Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial
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Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
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 Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
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 Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data.
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 Clear written and verbal communication skills.
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 Ability to work in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
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 Interest in purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
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Location & Work Style
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 Based on site near to our San Antonio manufacturing facility.
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