Direct Materials Sourcing Intern - The Toro Company
About The Position
The 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. Candidates must be available to start on May 17 and participate through the duration of the program. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future. The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.
Requirements
- Working towards a bachelors degree within operations or supply chain
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Confident, proactive, and ability to produce high-quality deliverables with little direct oversight
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Office skills (must demonstrate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint)
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability – takes ownership and demonstrates initiative and follow-up skills
- Adaptable and flexible – ability to handle ambiguity and changing priorities
- Ability to multitask and to work in a fast paced environment
- Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and engaging self-starter
Responsibilities
- Define, develop, and implementing future cost saving opportunities
- Mapping the cost structures of suppliers
- Identifying supply base risks and implementing controls
- Understanding and creating strategies to optimize high volume part pricing
Benefits
- Casual dress code
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time
- Flexible schedule during the summer
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
