Procurement Intern

Winsupply • Moraine, OH

2d

About The Position

The Winsupply Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to build valuable skills through immersive classroom learning, off-site training, and a collaborative capstone project. The program is structured to promote professional development by offering mentorship, meaningful networking opportunities, and hands-on experience in real-world projects. Participants will not only develop their careers but also make a significant impact within the Winsupply organization, contributing to innovative solutions and long-term success. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Intern to join Winsupply Sourcing Services (WSS). Our customer base consists of aspiring entrepreneurs who own and operate their own wholesale distribution businesses, now over 680 businesses nationwide. Therefore, this job provides the opportunity to have a direct impact in the success of entrepreneurial small businesses across the United States. In this role, you will manage the WSS inventory process, including procurement, management, and reverse logistics, within a designated industry and Service Sector.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college, either at the undergraduate or master’s level.
• One semester post-graduation

Nice To Haves

• Customer focused mindset
• Detail oriented
• Analytical/critical thinking
• Effective communication
• Deadline driven

Responsibilities

• Build and manage vendor relationships for all non-trade material suppliers, including packaging, shipping supplies, pallets, and office consumables.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and service levels to ensure continuous availability of essential facility materials.
• Utilize WSS purchasing systems (e.g., WISE, WMi, Trucommerce, Minedxai) to process purchase orders, manage non-trade item master data, and update delivery schedules.
• Resolve product shortages, shipping damages, and invoice discrepancies in close coordination with DC receiving teams and external vendors.
• Partner proactively with DC leaders to forecast supply needs (e.g., boxes, pallets, clear wrap) and prevent operational disruptions.
• Hold oneself to WSS service standards, accomplishing expected fill rate, inventory turn, and DOH metrics.
• Other Duties as Assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed