Purchasing Intern

Hellerman Tyton•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Under the direction of the Purchasing Supervisor, the Purchasing Intern processes purchase order requisitions, sends purchase orders to suppliers as needed, runs and maintains reports, and handles setup, maintenance, and purchasing activities for assigned vendors. The position processes purchase order requisitions and returns them to the requisitioner while supporting corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation needed to maintain HellermannTyton’s Quality and EHS certifications. The intern purchases and negotiates for quality products at cost-effective prices, oversees office and shipping supplies inventory, and works with buyers to support on-time delivery. The role also expedites and follows up on purchase orders, updates purchase orders in the system, maintains vendor records and certification information, files paperwork, and supports continuous improvement and the department’s certification requirements.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a Supply Chain or equivalent associate’s or bachelor’s program.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Computer literate in a Windows-based environment.
Must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience within a purchasing or buying department.
Prior experience with an ERP system; JDE is helpful.
Knowledge of basic purchasing concepts.
Alpha-numeric filing experience.
Good communication and telephone skills.

Responsibilities

Purchase and negotiate quality products at cost-effective prices.
Process purchase order requisitions and return them to the requisitioner.
Print, fax, and mail purchase orders to suppliers as needed.
Oversee office and shipping supplies inventory.
Run weekly Open Order and Acknowledgement reports and work with buyers toward on-time delivery.
Expedite purchase orders as necessary; follow up on pending and past-due orders and update purchase orders in the system.
File appropriate paperwork and enter purchase order data for the specified vendor list.
Set up and maintain assigned vendors and maintain the vendor certification database.
Support corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation to help maintain HellermannTyton’s Quality and EHS certifications, including QS9000/ISO14001 certification.
Recommend improvements and implement them upon approval.
Run department reports and perform other duties as assigned.