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We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Intern – Purchasing & Supply Chain Management position within our team. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in supplier management, procurement processes, and operational tasks, offering a comprehensive introduction to the supply chain function.
Job Purpose: The Intern will support the Purchasing and Supply Chain team in supplier management, procurement processes, and operational tasks. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and purchase order administration while ensuring compliance with company policies and timelines.
This internship is for 6 months with the possibility of an extension. Minimum of 4 hours per day in the Troy office - with an option for up to 6 hours a day if desired. The compensation range is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour.
Supplier Management & Communication
- Conduct potential supplier searches (minimum 5-6 suppliers per week).
- Initiate and maintain contact with suppliers via email and website inquiries.
- Follow up with suppliers through calls and emails (5–6 suppliers per week).
- Coordinate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) process:
- Send NDA documents via DocuSign and follow up for completion.
- Manage NDA modifications (liaise with legal team, review comments, provide feedback, finalize versions).
Quotation & Comparison
- Request quotes from multiple suppliers (3 scopes per week).
- Follow up on quotes and communicate status to internal stakeholders.
Procurement & Purchase Orders
- Create purchase orders (average 5-6 orders/week)
- Print, convert to PDF, rename files, and organize in designated folders.
- Send purchase orders to suppliers (verify accuracy, use templates, confirm contacts).
- Manage PO modifications (e.g., incorrect price / delivery address).
- Track delivery status and follow up with suppliers.
Onboarding & Compliance
- Engage with PRONET platform for onboarding suppliers.
- Support supplier onboarding and clarify requirements (5-6 suppliers/week).
Logistics & Shipment Coordination
- Prepare UPS labels for shipments.
- Monitor shipments based on plan provided
Financial & Administrative Tasks
- Download invoices & prepare credit reports in excel (monthly).
Profil
Skills & Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.Basic understanding of procurement and supply chain concepts (training will be provided).
- Knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience of VLOOKUP preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (email and phone).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Basic experience in SAP (not mandatory)
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Team collaboration and adaptability.
- Initiative and willingness to learn.
- Accountability
Benefits of the Role:
- Exposure to end-to-end procurement and supply chain processes.
- Hands-on experience with supplier management and contract negotiations.
- Opportunity to work with global vendors and cross-functional teams.
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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