2026 Procurement Internship

TTM•Sterling, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Intern to support its procurement operations through data management, process improvement, and inventory optimization initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in purchasing operations, vendor management, and supply chain analytics within a manufacturing/production environment. This position is onsite, and you must live in the DMV area.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Basic understanding of inventory management principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Familiarity with procurement or supply chain operations.
Knowledge of manufacturing or production environments.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving aptitude.
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Understanding of Lean or Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

Review and audit open purchase orders to identify outdated, incomplete, or obsolete entries.
Collaborate with stakeholders to close, cancel, or update open POs.
Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with purchasing policies.
Generate reports on PO status and clean-up progress.
Standardize and enhance item descriptions in the purchasing system.
Add machine names and/or department information to item descriptions for improved searchability and identification.
Create consistent naming conventions and formatting guidelines.
Facilitate better lookup functionality for maintenance materials across the organization.
Update vendor contact information to ensure Sterling (STE) email addresses are used for all applicable vendors.
Implement system-wide use of designated email format to ensure "distribution email" is automatically copied on all vendor communications.
Audit existing vendor contacts and flag inconsistencies between sites.
Create clear documentation to prevent other sites from using non-standard Sterling contact information.
Ensure communication protocol compliance across all purchasing locations.
Analyze current safety stock levels across key inventory items.
Evaluate usage patterns, lead times, and demand variability.
Recommend optimal safety stock quantities to balance availability and carrying costs.
Update system parameters based on analytical findings.
Document methodology and rationale for safety stock adjustments.
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of chemical inventory management.
Compare min/max system settings against actual physical storage space limitations.
Identify discrepancies between theoretical inventory levels and practical storage constraints.
Recommend adjustments to min/max parameters based on space availability, usage rates, and safety requirements.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper chemical storage protocols.
Collaborate with EH&S and operations teams to optimize chemical inventory levels.
Assist with vendor communication and follow-up on outstanding orders.
Support purchasing team with ad-hoc data analysis and reporting requests.
Participate in cross-functional team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate documentation of all projects and recommendations.
Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for purchasing processes.