Purchasing Intern

Purchasing Intern

Portage US Purchasing Students Unlimited

Portage US Unlimited

Purchasing Students

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Job Description

Role Summary

The Purchasing Internship position offers you the opportunity to gain exposure and hands-on experience working at MANN+HUMMEL. This position will provide challenging projects, networking opportunities, and a chance to learn from experienced supply chain/purchasing professionals.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Location: This internship is based in-person at our Portage, MI facility.

Relocation assistance not available for this position.

Start: ASAP

Duration: 12-month minimum requirement (Internships can extend up to 24 months)

Hours per week:

• During School - 15 to 20 hours a week
• During Breaks - 20 to 40 hours a week (note - this includes winter, spring and summer breaks)

Please include your unofficial transcript in your application

Main Tasks

• Support commodity buyers on request for quote distribution/collection, and determine applicable negotiation strategy
• Support commodity buyers to drive supplier business plan performance to target
• Support commodity buyers in reviewing bid proposals and negotiating contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Works with commodity buyers to seek out cost savings opportunities via VA/VE, design changes, supplier negotiations, and re-sourcing for responsible commodities
• Responsible for maintaining supplier related documentation through use of SAP and other web-based systems
• Support project managers in purchasing with project related tasks; timing, orders, deliveries
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results
• Completes basic tasks within purchasing
• identifies areas for improvement, suggests solutions, and submits idea records

Education/Experience Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s in supply chain management, business admin, finance or engineering
• Current GPA 3.0 or better

Skills

• Basic Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office

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