Supply Chain Purchasing Intern (June - August 2027)

nVent • Anoka, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

nVent’s Supply Chain Management Internship will provide the opportunity to support a variety of facets of the supply management function, gaining exposure and valuable development experiences within a global manufacturing organization. This is a 12-week full-time internship during summer 2027.

In this position, you will get to:
Analyze spend and perform detailed supply market analysis for Supply Chain Management team
Lead data harmonizing efforts
Create standard reporting templates
Develop and document common processes
Make recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations
Designs and develops specific supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and to improve responsiveness to customer demand.

Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.

Community: Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.

Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering or operations management.
• Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028
• Ability to complete a 12-week full-time summer internship from June-August 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions now or in the future
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization
• Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with data analytics and data visualization tools (Tableau, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Previous internship or related experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend and perform detailed supply market analysis for Supply Chain Management team
• Lead data harmonizing efforts
• Create standard reporting templates
• Develop and document common processes
• Make recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations
• Designs and develops specific supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and to improve responsiveness to customer demand

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver, personal and parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off including volunteer time
• A well-being program
• Legal & identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern