Global Sourcing and Procurement Intern - Summer 2026

Franklin Electric • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

In this intern role, you will support project coordination and quoting activities, assisting the team in preparing and analyzing sourcing initiatives. You will work closely with functional teams such as engineering, operations, and procurement to streamline quoting processes and support source change efforts. This position comes with the possibility to work part-time in the fall. Franklin Electric Intern Program As a global company, Franklin Electric offers many opportunities to build your experience and knowledge. Our Intern positions offer responsibility, autonomy, and best-in-class training. The Franklin Electric Intern Program includes networking opportunities, lunch and learns, many opportunities for team building (like the competitive Intern Cornhole Tournament), and a presentation to Senior Leaders and Executives in the company. Come join our Intern Program where you will not only grow in your career - but you will know you are a part of a company that is making a difference worldwide. Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Requirements

• Interest in understanding of the requirements of manufacturing, logistics, supply chain management, finance, and customer service.
• Interest in knowledge of material planning and inventory management.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion with business information.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers (using currency and other forms of measurement).
• Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature.
• Ability to frequently make decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
• Current College Student interested Global Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of quoting and sourcing activities
• Gather and analyze cost estimates from suppliers.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely responses.
• Track and maintain quoting and project timelines.
• Support project management efforts related to sourcing and supplier collaboration.
• Analyze and compile data to inform sourcing decisions and cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Help maintain and update data fields in ERP systems, such as e2open/E1.
• Provide support in developing and maintaining global sourcing forms and templates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees