Procurement Intern

Graepel North America•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Procurement Intern's responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specifications, negotiating purchase orders/terms, and evaluating supplier performance. Additionally, the procurement specialist will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.

Requirements

Apprenticeship or academic studies in Business Administration
A minimum of 2 years’ experience preferably as a buyer, planner, or dispatcher in an industrial and or logistics firm.
Ability to establish relationships with international customers, suppliers and sub-contract manufacturers. and familiarity with pricing strategies and negotiation tactics.
Fluent English to communicate to customers and suppliers.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Outgoing attitude, communicative and negotiating skills, persuasive power
Cooperative attitude
Willingness to travel domestic and international
Experience using MS Office Suite and Business Management Software

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred.
Basic understanding of German preferred to communicate and coordinate with German facilities preferred.

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.