Procurement and Sourcing Intern

Dorman Products • Hatfield Township, PA

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About The Position

Dorman is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Procurement Intern to join its Supply Chain team. The internship provides hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain management, with opportunities to contribute to supplier management, data analysis, and purchasing activities.

The intern will support sourcing and purchasing, research and evaluate potential suppliers, organize and send requests for quotations, maintain procurement databases and documentation, and collaborate across functions to engineer, source, develop, and launch products. The role also involves supporting supplier relationships and helping resolve issues.

During the internship, the student will gain experience with sourcing, supplier communication, cost analysis, and inventory management; use Excel, SAP, and reporting dashboards to analyze business data and support strategic decisions; and collaborate with Product, Engineering, Finance, and supplier partners on projects and process improvements. The position is full-time and pays a US base rate of $24 per hour. Actual pay depends on factors including relevant knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, location, and internal pay equity.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an organized manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and resourceful, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree at an accredited college or university.
• Majoring in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Information Systems Management, Data & Analytics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing team in purchasing and procurement activities.
• Research markets to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings.
• Organize and send requests for quotations (RFQs) to potential suppliers.
• Maintain and update procurement databases and process documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to engineer, source, develop, and launch new products.
• Assist with supplier relationship management and help resolve supplier issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern