Sourcing Co-Op Spring 2027

Emerson•Elyria, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Supply Chain Co-Op to join its strategic sourcing team in Elyria, Ohio, for Spring 2027. The co-op will participate in all facets of the strategic sourcing process. No prior commodity-management experience is expected, but the successful candidate should learn quickly, welcome constructive feedback, develop a professional work ethic, and grow technical, interpersonal, and communication skills while contributing to the team. The co-op will support supplier delivery improvement, requests for quotation, production part approval processes, supplier documentation and assessments, and negotiations with smaller suppliers. In the latter half of the term, the co-op will work under a Commodity Manager on a special project intended to provide a significant accomplishment for their résumé. Example projects include establishing a rapid-prototyping supply base and quoting process, finding new suppliers, tracking new products, managing supplier-elimination transitions, and running auctions. The position is based at Emerson’s RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, Ohio. The site includes office and manufacturing space, a factory tool service center, and a training center. Emerson describes a culture focused on employee growth, inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and employee wellbeing.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Have completed at least one object-oriented course before the co-op term.
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.
Learn quickly and be open to constructive feedback.
Develop a professional work ethic and technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Junior or senior class standing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Create open-order documents for weekly Supplier Delivery Get Well Program meetings and, over time, run meetings with suppliers.
Manage current and new parts bidding processes for RFQs, including Excel tracking, bid evaluations, follow-up calls, and weekly status update meetings.
Receive and log PPAPs, track approval sign-offs, create warrants, and place samples in storage.
Manage completion of standard ESAC, NDA, and supplier-assessment documents with new and existing suppliers under Commodity Managers’ guidance.
Negotiate indirect payment terms, lead times, and minimum order quantities with smaller suppliers.
Complete a special project during the latter half of the co-op under a Commodity Manager.