Internship Supply Chain Procurement

Graepel North America•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Procurement Intern's responsibilities include assisting the Procurement Manager to source new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specifications, negotiating purchase orders/terms, and evaluating supplier performance. Additionally, the internship will involve checking on timely deliveries for orders and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at university studying Business Administration or related field.
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to establish relationships with international customers, suppliers and sub-contract manufacturers.
Familiarity with pricing strategies and negotiation tactics.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Outgoing attitude, communicative and negotiating skills, persuasive power
Cooperative attitude
Experience using MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

Research, select, and audit potential suppliers.
Correspond and collaborate with suppliers.
Submit requests for quotes (RFQs), prepare proposals, negotiate purchase terms and conditions, and issue purchase orders.
Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns.
Send/review EDI transmissions to/from suppliers.
Input new purchase orders, verify raw material is available, and send order confirmations to customers.
Conduct cycle counts on material and assist with inventory processes and procedures.
Collaborate with Graepel staff to ensure flow of product to the end customer.
Conduct supplier selection to assure compliance with QMS and EMS certifications.
Ensure purchased materials meet customer quality and environmental specifications.
Work a regular schedule determined by supervisory management.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.