Global Sourcing Intern

Oatey Company•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oatey Intern Experience supports our growing organization by attracting talented students to develop them into future leaders. It is unique with one-on-one mentorship, developmental feedback and coaching, lunch series, engaging networking events and weekly forums. You will work closely with experts to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field. Additionally, you will have exposure to all leadership levels of Oatey. Lastly, you will have a great time networking with other interns and forge lasting relationships. Oatey offers a vigorous program that includes: Learning and Development Peer Mentoring Challenging Team Projects Community Involvement The Global Sourcing Intern will work directly with Sourcing personnel at all levels within Oatey’s org structure. Time will be divided between Direct Sourcing and Indirect Sourcing activities and projects. While working in this role the individual will be expected to communicate effectively in person, through email and over the phone, interacting with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders. The position is designed to support negotiations, supplier management and cost savings projects. These activities will provide exposure to all functional departments within Oatey and give the individual a thorough overview of the Sourcing function.

Requirements

Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or related field
Strong analytical skills
High competency level with the Microsoft Office suite of products
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated high initiative

Responsibilities

Support administrative tasks including, but not limited to, New Item Set-up Sheets, Quality Feedback management, Trade Agreements updates, Purchase requisition support and Purchase Order creation
Collect and analyze spend data that will be used to help Sourcing improve reporting
Organize data for Direct and Indirect RFQ projects
Review Direct and Indirect Sourcing processes and recommend opportunities for improvement
Other duties as assigned