Procurement Intern - Summer 2027

Cleveland Headquarters Office•Highland Heights, OH

About The Position

This internship focuses on managing materials planning activities for a specified region. The intern will coordinate sparing for new product introductions, ensure timely replenishment of localized inventory to field and customer sites, and publish key performance metrics. The role involves developing expertise in tools like ASTEA, CRM, and Min/Max, and assisting with regional quotes for equipment spare planning to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs). The intern will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage procurement of assigned components from a preferred supplier list to achieve the best total cost, and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers to monitor shipping schedules and open purchase orders. Proactive reporting of material availability issues and providing part availability information for new customers are also key responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
Studying toward a degree in Supply Chain or another related field

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.
Timely publish agreed upon key performance metrics.
Develop an expertise in ASTEA, CRM, Min/Max, and related tools.
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.
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.