Purchasing Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks professional, innovative, and detailed students for our Purchasing Intern position. If you are a current college student looking for an opportunity to gain real-world experience while working on various data entry and purchasing projects, this position may be perfect for you! Candidates should be available full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year. As a Purchasing Intern, a typical day might include the following: Assist the purchasing team with the procurement of components, materials, supplies and equipment for factory operation, consistent with quality and delivery expectations. Assist in the management of open purchase orders, including regular professional communication with SEL’s suppliers. Provide support for the assurance of on time delivery of procured material by assisting in the management of purchase order confirmations, expedites and past due purchase orders. Assist the purchasing team with department objectives and projects. Provide support for the issue and review of quotes and bids. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Understand. Create. Simplify. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, MIS, Economics, Finance, or a related field
Understanding of electronics technology, manufacturing methods, and total quality processes
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

Responsibilities

Assist the purchasing team with the procurement of components, materials, supplies and equipment for factory operation, consistent with quality and delivery expectations.
Assist in the management of open purchase orders, including regular professional communication with SEL’s suppliers.
Provide support for the assurance of on time delivery of procured material by assisting in the management of purchase order confirmations, expedites and past due purchase orders.
Assist the purchasing team with department objectives and projects.
Provide support for the issue and review of quotes and bids.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.