Procurement Internship

PPC Partners Inc.•New Berlin, WI

About The Position

The Procurement Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting procurement activities across the business while learning how purchasing and supplier decisions impact construction projects. Working alongside the Procurement team, Project Managers, and other business partners, the intern will support sourcing, spend analysis, process improvement, and cost-savings initiatives. This summer internship provides exposure to both the business and project sides of construction. The intern will learn how Procurement supports project teams from planning and purchasing through project execution, and how effective procurement decisions help teams manage costs, keep work moving, and successfully execute projects.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, Construction Management, or a related field.
Comfortable working with data, including Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Detail-oriented, with an interest in problem-solving and process improvement.
Interest in procurement, supply chain, construction, or business operations.

Responsibilities

Assist with Requests for Quotes (RFQs), supplier information, and quote comparisons.
Partner with Procurement and Project Managers to understand material and service needs for active projects.
Support procurement-related project needs and follow-up as assigned.
Analyze purchasing and spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for further review.
Assist with data cleansing, categorization, and validation to improve procurement reporting.
Develop summaries to help Procurement and business leaders understand purchasing activity.
Map current procurement processes and workflows.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or improve procurement processes.
Assist with identifying potential sourcing and cost-saving opportunities.
Track identified savings and procurement initiatives.