Procurement CoOp/Intern

Panasonic Energy Corp•Columbus, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Panasonic Energy Corporation of America (PECA) is seeking a Procurement Intern/Co-op to support its Procurement team with sourcing, purchase order processing, inventory management, vendor communication, and administrative tasks. The role offers practical experience with procurement processes, domestic and international logistics, and global and domestic governance requirements. This is an on-site, first-shift, non-exempt hourly position at One Panasonic Drive, Columbus, GA 31907. The position reports to the Sr. Procurement Agent and has no supervisory responsibilities. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited two-year college or four-year university at the time of the internship, majoring in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management.
Be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to read and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Be able to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Be able to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Have a basic understanding of procurement principles.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Complete pre-employment background screening and drug testing.

Responsibilities

Identify and research potential suppliers for goods and services.
Gather and analyze market and purchased-goods information to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Obtain quotes and compare costs from different suppliers.
Process purchase orders, ensuring accurate and complete information.
Track orders and deliveries to support timely fulfillment through international and domestic transportation.
Assist with invoice processing and reconciliation.
Assist with inventory tracking and management to maintain accurate stock levels.
Participate in physical inventory counts.
Communicate and coordinate with vendors, maintain vendor contact databases and accurate records, and address vendor inquiries and issues.
Prepare reports and presentations on procurement activities.
Perform filing and record-keeping.
Perform other duties as assigned.