Purchasing Intern

The Kendall Group • Grand Rapids, MI

3d

About The Position

The Purchasing Intern supports purchasing and pricing functions through project-based work, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives that add value to the business. The internship offers hands-on experience working alongside procurement professionals and exposure to foundational purchasing principles. Interns own and deliver one or more projects from start to finish, addressing functional gaps and producing tangible business value.

The paid internship lasts 10–12 weeks and is designed to provide meaningful, real-world work supporting the business and its customers. Interns receive a dedicated manager or trainer, a personal coach, and regular meetings with a member of the internship coordination team. They may participate in a Kendall Charitable Giving Event, meet executive and senior leaders, and learn about the company’s business units and departments.

The role must be flexible to work onsite most, if not all, days; some remote or hybrid opportunities may be considered. The work takes place in a normal office environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree at an accredited institution in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Knowledge of common software packages.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to see, talk, and hear.
• Ability to sit for 8 hours a day.
• Flexibility to work onsite most, if not all, days; some remote or hybrid opportunities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing and pricing functions through project-based work.
• Assist with data analysis and process improvement efforts.
• Own and deliver one or more projects from start to finish, addressing a functional gap and creating tangible business value.
• Work alongside Purchasing professionals and contribute to meaningful work supporting the business and its customers.
• Participate in a Kendall Charitable Giving Event and engage with company leaders and business units as part of the internship experience.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Dedicated manager or trainer, personal coach, and regular meetings with an internship coordination team
• Opportunity to meet executive and senior leadership and learn about company business units and departments

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed