Intern Procurement Analyst

Location:

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Job ID:

R0107709

Date Posted:

2025-10-14

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail USA, Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Intern Procurement Analytics for Summer, 2026 . The position is based in Hagerstown, MD .

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data analysis, visualization, and strategic sourcing within a global organization. You will work closely with procurement professionals to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive smarter purchasing decisions and improve supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and analyze procurement data from ERP systems such as SAP and Jaggaer, as well as supplier portals and spend analytics tools.
• Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in spend data to support strategic sourcing and cost-saving initiatives.
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards in Power BI to visualize key procurement metrics including spend distribution, supplier performance, contract compliance, and category trends.
• Ensure dashboards are user-friendly and tailored to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build predictive models to forecast demand, pricing fluctuations, and supply availability using historical data and market trends.
• Support scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to translate business needs into data-driven solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders to support decision-making.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and Power BI (data modeling, DAX).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, or ERP systems is a plus.

Education:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field with a graduation date between December 2026 and December 2027.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The hourly pay for this position is $20 per hour.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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