Purchasing Intern

Project Summary:

The Purchasing intern will collaborate with the Purchasing team on a combination of projects focused on strategic sourcing/category management/process improvements/data analytics. Additionally, the intern will work closely with the team to support corporate objectives identified for completion in 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Purchasing team to implement/execute strategic sourcing process over an identified area of spend under the guidance of a mentor
• Research and provide supply market insights in the assigned category to the organization to assist stakeholder community in anticipating strategic opportunities
• For the assigned categories of spend, conduct spend analysis and present insights/recommendations on opportunities for harmonization and increased spend leverage
• Collaborate with required support functions (IT, etc.) to support identified master data process improvement initiatives
• Other responsibilities relevant to specific projects assigned
• Interact with vendors to collect data, negotiate prices and problem solve discrepancies

Qualifications:

Required

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's in supply chain or related field
• GPA – 3.0 or higher
• Strong data analytical skills
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Good planning, organizational, and multi-tasking skills

Desired

• ERP/SAP knowledge background

Additional Information:

• Location – Carlisle, PA | 8 - 5pm EST Mon-Fri
• Travel: <5%