Summer 2027 Intern - Supply Chain (Procurement)
About The Position
ATI is hiring a Supply Chain Intern for Summer 2027 in its Procurement department at Natrona Heights Operations. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting purchasing, supplier management, inventory, sourcing, and other supply chain activities in an industrial and manufacturing environment. The role offers an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business situations while developing analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. The intern will work with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and other departments to support material and service requirements and contribute to cost, quality, delivery, and operational objectives. The position may also support cost-reduction, supplier consolidation, process improvement, and other procurement and supply chain initiatives.
Requirements
- Currently attending an accredited four-year college and pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, operations, or business analytics.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism and sound business judgment.
- Experience using Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Interest in manufacturing and industrial operations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, work, or academic experience involving purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, or data analysis.
- Exposure to ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist with purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed for business and manufacturing operations.
- Support preparation and processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
- Assist with obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations, proposals, pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
- Conduct supplier and market research to identify potential sourcing opportunities.
- Support supplier performance monitoring, including cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics.
- Analyze purchasing data, spending trends, supplier performance, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, pricing, and other purchasing requirements.
- Work with internal departments to help resolve material availability, delivery, invoicing, and supplier-related issues.
- Assist with inventory analysis and activities to improve material availability and inventory levels.
- Support competitive bidding and sourcing activities.
- Help maintain accurate supplier, purchasing, and material information in procurement and ERP systems.
- Participate in cost-reduction, supplier consolidation, process improvement, and other supply chain initiatives.
- Help prepare reports, presentations, and analyses related to procurement and supply chain performance.
- Support contract and supplier documentation activities as needed.
- Perform other supply chain, procurement, and business-related projects as assigned.
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Career Level
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