Purchasing Intern – Part-Time

Surge Staffing • Columbus, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Intern supports a Supply Chain and Purchasing team in a food manufacturing environment in Columbus, Ohio. This paid, part-time internship offers hands-on experience for a college student pursuing studies in supply chain management, business, logistics, operations, or a related field. The intern works alongside experienced professionals on purchasing activities, supplier communication, order tracking, recordkeeping, and inventory planning. The schedule averages approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility to coordinate working hours around academic commitments and business needs. The position runs from an immediate start through May 2027. Previous internship experience is not required.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work or internship experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily purchasing activities and administrative tasks.
• Help create, track, and follow up on purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers about order status, product availability, lead times, and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and material documentation.
• Assist with reviewing inventory levels and identifying upcoming purchasing needs.
• Monitor open orders and help resolve order discrepancies or delivery delays.
• Enter purchasing data and assist with reports and document organization.
• Gather supplier pricing, quotes, and product information.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Research and Development, and other departments.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $15.00 per hour.
• Flexible scheduling to coordinate working hours around academic commitments.
• Hands-on experience in purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Exposure to supplier management, purchase orders, inventory planning, and manufacturing processes.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced supply chain professionals.
• Valuable experience to support future career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed