Intern - Purchasing Operations, Year-Round

Continental•Fort Mill, SC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Continental is seeking a detail-oriented, organized Purchasing Operations Intern to support purchasing operations in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The intern will gain practical experience in procurement coordination, vendor communication, sourcing and RFQ activities, contract administration, project tracking, and documentation while supporting buyers and working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This is a hybrid internship requiring attendance at the Fort Mill headquarters campus three days per week. The intern must be enrolled in a U.S.-accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and commit to a 12-month internship, with availability to work at least 20 hours per week during normal Monday-to-Friday business hours.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a U.S.-accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and willing to commit 12 months to the internship.
Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance.
Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
Willing and able to commute to the Fort Mill, South Carolina headquarters campus three days per week for the hybrid role.
Maintain a GPA of at least 2.8.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy.
Basic understanding of purchasing processes and supply chain concepts.
Ability to collaborate with team members across departments.
Strong data-entry skills and comfort using computer systems.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Professional demeanor and reliability.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with freight and warehouse operations.
Prior internship or entry-level experience in purchasing or procurement.
Experience with vendor management or supplier relations.

Responsibilities

Organize internal and external meetings across teams and global time zones; manage calendars, invitations, and stakeholder availability; prepare agendas and materials; and help keep discussions on track.
Follow up with suppliers regarding quotes and outstanding questions, maintain vendor communications, track response timelines, and escalate delays as needed.
Assist with creating, submitting, and executing NDAs; submit, track, and monitor contracts through internal purchasing systems; and provide administrative support to buyers.
Support sourcing events and RFQ processes, track project milestones and deliverables, and coordinate between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Maintain and update project, vendor, rate, and contract trackers; organize files and communication logs; and prepare summaries, meeting minutes, and status reports.