Supply Chain (Procurement) Intern

Badger Meter • Milwaukee, WI

41d • Onsite

About The Position

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet. The Badger Meter Internship Program provides hands-on, real-world experience to students through projects that make a difference! In addition to your projects, you will be given the opportunity to participate in our robust Intern program focused on Badger Meter Culture, professional development, community outreach and a final capstone project. Badger Meter is hiring a Purchasing Intern. The Purchasing Intern will be responsible for a range of support activities for the Purchasing Department. The Purchasing Intern will support the team by placing and or following up on and maintaining dates/comments on purchase orders in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The Purchasing intern will work on non-production as well as production purchasing activities. Additionally, they will be responsible for assisting in updating quote records and planning parameter maintenance in the ERP system.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field
• Intermediate computer/technical skills in Microsoft products
• #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

• Data entry of purchase orders as requested by the purchasing department. This person will also send orders to suppliers and ensure confirmations are received
• Follow up on purchase orders through correspondence, expediting & adjusting orders as appropriate
• Update and Review supplier files to ensure proper documentation is in place for major suppliers- adding new records and closing old records
• Assist with purchasing parameter review and updates in ERP system
• Assist Purchasing department with document clean up. Scan old files and save electronically for easier access and space savings
• Contact suppliers and coordinate disposition of non-conforming product. Process Return Material Authorizations and/or other transactions/shipping orders as needed by buyers
• Assist with running reports, consolidating, reviewing, and sending supplier performance reports
• Additional projects, tasks, and/or assignments as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees