Procurement Intern - Summer 2027

Park Place Technologies • Highland Heights, OH

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About The Position

This internship focuses on managing materials planning activities for a specified region, coordinating sparing for new product introductions, and ensuring timely replenishment of localized inventory. The intern will develop expertise in tools like ASTEA and CRM, assist with regional quotes for equipment spare planning, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes. Key responsibilities include planning and executing the procurement of assigned components from preferred suppliers at the best total cost, maintaining strong relationships with global suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries, and proactively reporting product/material availability issues.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Strong Work Ethic
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively between departments
• Strong problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Can demonstrate a level of proficiency with materials management tools.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Customer Service and/or bookkeeping preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manages materials planning activities for the specified region.
• Coordinate sparing for new product introduction for the region through planning and initial stocking quantities.
• Assure localized inventory is re-placed expediently to ALL field sites and any specific customer sites.
• Shall timely publish agreed upon key performance metrics.
• Develop an expertise in ASTEA, CRM, Min/Max, and related tools to succeed.
• Assist with regional voice on quotes for equipment spare planning and ability to achieve SLA.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to define best in class.
• Plan and execute procurement of assigned components from a preferred suppliers’ list at the best total cost to PPT buying in the region for the region.
• Maintain strong working relationships and communications directly with the global suppliers to confirm shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Proactively report product/material availability issues as they arise and advise of part availability when inquired for new customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree