Strategic Sourcing Intern (Summer 2026)

Mcneilus Truck & Mfg • Dodge Center, MN

124d • $18 - $37

About The Position

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean. The Strategic Sourcing Intern will work cross-functionally across the division's purchasing, operations, and engineering groups to develop and implement the procurement strategy of assigned goods and services from our global supply base. This individual will have a positive influence on the organization's sourcing requirements through lean thinking, problem solving, negotiating, communicating and stakeholder leadership to meet the department, divisional, and corporate goals.

Requirements

• Student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Operations Management, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field for entire duration of internship.
• Willing to travel or relocate to Dodge Center, MN for the Summer of 2026.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working independently and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the areas of Strategic Purchasing, Global Sourcing, and Operations.
• Participate in strategic sourcing activities including understanding commodity landscape.
• Research and identify new potential sources.
• Gather and compile necessary information to request quotes.
• Analyze quotes and recommend sourcing plan.
• Negotiate long term agreements.
• Lead initiatives to improve delivery, quality, cost, and risk amongst supply chain.
• Sustain supplier partnerships by maintaining regular communication with supply base.
• Develop data analytics tool(s) to streamline decision-making capabilities.
• Provide support to Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the procurement of goods and services from suppliers.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Dodge Center, MN.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree