Purchasing Intern

Individual to manage and continuously improve processes and system to support procurement of direct materials, indirect materials, logistics, and management of the supply chain. Focus will be on the supply chain planning processes, together with optimizing the total cost of ownership, while improving cycle time and reducing inventories and net working capital.

Essential Duties:

* Internship will focus on projects defined by management and managed by the Intern to completion. This will include:

o refining the scope of the projects assigned

o benchmarking existing processes and system

o defining the desired result

o managing multiple projects and timelines to completion

o report out and successful hand off.

* Participate in special projects related to supply chain effectiveness.

* Review and update planning parameters

* Strong communication and analytical skills

* Work with vendors, internal and external customers on issues

Knowledge & Skills Summary:

* Knowledge of key supply chain concepts

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education and Experience

* Working on BS in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred