Purchasing Internship

The Purchasing Intern supports the Purchasing team in day-to-day sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing activities. This role provides hands-on experience in procurement processes, supplier communications, cost analysis, and strategic sourcing initiatives. The intern will work closely with purchasing professionals to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while gaining exposure to supply chain and procurement best practices.

This position will focus on Indirect Purchasing categories within the North America Purchasing Team. Indirect purchasing includes the goods and services that support business operations but do not become part of the company's products. The intern will have the opportunity to work directly with buyers and business stakeholders while gaining exposure to strategic sourcing, category management, procurement operations, and supplier relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support indirect purchasing and category management activities across North America.
• Assist with strategic sourcing projects, supplier evaluations, and procurement initiatives.
• Work directly with buyers and internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements and business needs.
• Support supplier communications and help maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Assist with cost analysis, spend analysis, and sourcing recommendations.
• Help gather, organize, and analyze procurement data to support purchasing decisions.
• Support purchase order and supplier onboarding activities as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate closely with team members on projects and day-to-day purchasing activities

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong interest in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and embrace new challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Curiosity and an interest in understanding business processes and stakeholder needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in supply chain management, procurement, sourcing, or business operations.
• Previous internship, co-op, or other professional experience.
• Exposure to purchasing, procurement, supplier management, or supply chain concepts.
• Experience analyzing data and presenting findings.
• Familiarity with spend analysis or cost-management concep