SUMMER INTERN - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, DIRECT PROCUREMENT

Harman International • Novi, MI

293d • $19 - $28 • Remote

About The Position

As a Purchasing Procurement Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the procurement department's operations and gaining practical experience in procurement processes and supplier management. You will work closely with the procurement team to assist in various tasks and projects, contributing to the organization's overall efficiency and success. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about procurement practices and develop essential skills for a career in supply chain management.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of procurement principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and gathering for a pilot project to define commodity cost models & pricing assumptions as a substitution for supplier quotes to support customer quote turnarounds on pursuits.
• Engineering asset assessment for critical procurement KPIs on components (Best Cost, product lifecycle, component preference, approved sources, scaled pricing) to establish preferred design bulling blocks for reuse in concept design and customer pursuits.
• Interfacing with Project purchasing, engineering, and business units.
• Support the rollout and system report integration of Source Plans to enable project purchasing to establish governance through the development process.
• Aid in the assessment of production pricing compared to should cost to help define a new process across departments.
• Complete a project plan and final project summary which will be presented to Executive management.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Practical experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Exposure to a professional work environment and networking opportunities.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced procurement professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree