Purchasing Agent Intern – Summer 2025

Marmon Holdings • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Transportation/Marmon-Herrington The Purchasing Agent Intern will work with the Supply Chain team to analyze demand and on-hand inventory, while placing purchasing orders when necessary to fulfill requirements and meet timing expectations. This position will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager but will have exposure to the wider business teams. Interns will complete a capstone type project over the summer culminating in a presentation to business leadership.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business or related field
• Rising junior or senior
• Strong interest in applying business knowledge to practical problems
• Ability to comply with deadlines
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Interest in technology and process improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• No previous experience required

Responsibilities

• Analyze allocations and prepare orders using the Made2Manage ERP system
• Responsible for inventory control including replenishment, stocking and cycle counting
• Identify areas of cost reduction and assist in continuous improvement projects to meet department and company goals.
• Build relationships with existing suppliers, and recommend potential suppliers, which promote company growth, better cost margins, and quality.
• Identify potential supplier based on Marmon-Herrington’s current business model.
• Implementation responsibilities of planning and scheduling in ERP.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees