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Experience
Experience
Chicago, IL
Purchasing Intern
Chicago, IL
O'Kon, Jones and Dibbert
Chicago, IL
Purchasing Intern
- Provide assistance to the Purchasing team for the development of commodity strategies, sourcing activities, and project implementation
- Work in a local division office assisting different departments such as Accounting, Finance, Construction, Marketing or Sales
- Assist all commodities with Supplier Capacity management data collection and analysis
- Execute process improvements
- Escalate supplier management issues to supply chain management
- Support Capacity Management Coordinator with data management, reporting, and supplier communication
- Assist in developing specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bid processes according to the VW Group Global Sourcing process
Los Angeles, CA
Prototype Purchasing Intern
Los Angeles, CA
Douglas and Sons
Los Angeles, CA
Prototype Purchasing Intern
- Assist in exploring new technologies that provide a competitive advantage
- Third or fourth year Supply Chain Management major
- Assist in researching new prototype suppliers
- Attend on-site prototype supplier visits
- Participate in prototype supplier scorecard meeting
- Other projects as deemed necessary by the Prototype Purchasing Team
- Support the sourcing activity of new prototype programs
present
Los Angeles, CA
Procurement / Purchasing Intern
Los Angeles, CA
Lemke, Weissnat and Hansen
present
Los Angeles, CA
Procurement / Purchasing Intern
present
- Full-time university students major in logistic, procurement, supply chain management and international trade
- Daily operational support for the team members
- Other tasks assigned by leader
- At least 3 days per week till end of 2015, full time in the summer vacation
- Proficient with MS Office, e.g. word, excel
- Fast-learner, energetic, proactive, highly motivated
- Logistic and procurement system data input/maintenance
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
The University of Alabama
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Skills
Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including a high proficiency in Excel
- Inquisitive and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Possess poise and the ability to interact with people in a professional manner
- Good communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
- Strong organizational skills
- Good communication skills - interpersonal, persentation and written
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Microsoft Office knowledge (Power Point, Outlook and Excel)
- Commitment to quality
- MAX 2 years of previous experience
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Active pursuit of Bachelor Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
- Analytical and conceptual thinking - use logic and reason, creative and strategic
- Good communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
- Computer savvy- skilled in the use of software
- Automotive Industry knowledge, Purchasing knowledge, Understanding of OEM supply base, capacity management
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Obtaining and evaluating quotes and preparing a decision making process
- Preparing of and participating in Pre-Meeting
- IT systems data-entry
- Secure suppliers’ and sub suppliers capacities Maintain project information database
- Preparing project information and informing management of status
- Prepare and conduct supplier and internal meetings
- >0-2 years job related experience
- Pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Business or Engineering in progress
- Bachelor Degree in Business or Engineering
- Good communication skills - interpersonal, persentation and written
- Some knowledge of US supplier base
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in developing specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bid processes according to the VW Group Global Sourcing process
- Evaluation of bids, negotiation of terms and pricing and recommendations for the selection of vendors
- Analyze supply base and competition with reference to price, capacity, and quality as well as monitor the integration of current and potential suppliers establishing
- Provides new supplier data to ensure accessibility in SAP Maintain an organized central purchase order filing system with audit back up material
- SAP user training and support as required
- Track and maintain monthly savings report based on individual performance
- Assure process consistency with Volkswagen group requirements Manage entries into VW Group online Purchasing database system “GLOBE”
- Develop and implement negotiation strategies coordinated and aligned with VW Group counterparts Develop and maintain proactive communication and cooperation with other functions within VWGoA and the VW Group
- Video conference presentations to VWGoA and VW AG Purchasing as necessary
- Develop full understanding of and comfort with executing VWGoA and VW Group purchasing processes and procedures
- Enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational institution, or have graduated from one within the 6 months prior to the start date of the internship
- MBA or other business-related field of study
- Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- German language skills
- Knowledge of information technology industry and IT suppliers
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Active pursuit of Bachelor degree in industry-related field
- Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software (MS Office, xls, ppt, word, etc)
- Problem solving and resource management
- Prior internship experience in project management at an automotive OEM or 1st tier supplier
- Timely completion of processes
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Learn and maintain filing system for Audit purposes
- Implement Bidding & Negotiation processes
- Attend meetings to familiarize with business environment
- Create Comparative Spreadsheets for Buyer Presentations
- Issue Purchase Orders under $50,000 (B/C-Parts)
- Assist suppliers with registration process on VWGroupSupply.com database
- Attend video conference presentations to VWoA and VWAG Purchasing as necessary
- English Skills; Oral and Written
- Decision Making
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides new supplier data to ensure accessibility in SAP
- Develop and implement negotiation strategies coordinated and aligned with VW Group counterparts
- Develop and maintain proactive communication and cooperation with other functions within VWGoA and the VW Group
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Assisting Commodity Buyer in preparing of price negotiations for the inquiries and quotations and observing timing, quality and service-related objectives
- Preparing of and participating on Pre-Meeting or/and Corporate Sourcing Committee (CSC) decision meetings
- Assisting Commodity Buyer in creating and maintaining an annual business plan
- Gather data and prepare presentations
- Scheduling and organizing meetings
- Assisting Commodity Buyer to reach annual price reduction targets set by the Commodity Management
- Creating of brand-specific or Volkswagen Group-related inquires, watching, tracking and comparing of quotations for investments by using the IT system
- Support adaptation of Volkswagen specifications to US market requirements
- Participation in VW Group working teams
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Procurement / Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Daily operational support for the team members
- Summarise logistic or procurement related data and documentation
- Logistic and procurement system data input/maintenance
- Other tasks assigned by leader
- Full-time university students major in logistic, procurement, supply chain management and international trade
- At least 3 days per week till end of 2015, full time in the summer vacation
- Fast-learner, energetic, proactive, highly motivated
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Conduct select procurement activities according to VWGoA corporate sourcing policies and procedures including (but not limited to) request for proposal (RFP), negotiation and sourcing presentations
- Support and assist VWGoA buyers with strategic procurement projects
- Define, initiate and/or support strategic process-improvement measures for VWGoA purchasing
- Enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational institution or have graduated from one within 6 months prior to the start date of the internship
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic thinking & planning
- Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook)
- Persuasiveness and persistence
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Knowledge of purchasing industry and supplier networks
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Good Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word
- Good analytical skills and high level of accuracy
- A good team player and strong communication skills
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Analysis of spend data for assigned commodities
- Providing analysis of existing requirements and pricing to ensure the most cost-effective options
- Developing solid understanding of cost drivers
- Maintaining day-to-day supplier relationships
- Responding to supply shortages
- Issuing new Purchase Orders for any commodity price changes
- Negotiating, evaluate and issue Purchase Orders
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Full-time university students majoring in Engineering, Supply Chain Management and International Trade
- At least 4 days per week till the mid of 2017, full time in the summer/winter vacation
- Good English language skill (spoken and written)
- Proficient with MS Office, e.g. word, excel
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be a self-driven worker who is always looking to excel in what they do
- Good computer skills with ability to learn new programs/software
- Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task amidst rapid change
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare and send out quotations as directed. Analyze quotations using fundamental purchasing principles/concepts/practices in field of specialization for cost/price and value analyses to select, recommend or develop alternative suppliers
- Check/approve purchase requisitions and/or payment invoices; direct preparation of and follow-up on orders to expedite delivery/shipment as required; obtain certifications of delivery and verify against purchase orders as needed
- Develop and maintain necessary records of purchase, price, stock and consumption, supplier/vendor, specifications and catalog files. Supply reports as required
- Review and update raw material specifications and notes as needed
- Perform General Office duties, including filing, scanning, faxing, mailing of documents/shipments as needed
- Develop Spreadsheets and databases as needed to track price changes; keep pricing up to date
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including a high proficiency in Excel
- Possess poise and the ability to interact with people in a professional manner
- Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving and analysis skills
- Commitment to a high standard of excellence
- Inquisitive and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Innovative, effective problem-solving skills
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Indirect Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering
- Proficient in Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
- Ability to work in an international company environment
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Student enrolled in a Business degree program with a focus on supply chain management
- Excel and PowerPoint Advanced skills
- German and or Spanish language skills a plus
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Project Timing
- Critical Part Monitoring
- Daily interaction with VW Cross-functional team
- Summarizing Critical Data for Management Presentations
- Plant Manufacturing Environment
- Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint (advanced graphing skills preferred)
- Second language (German or Spanish) is preferred
- Bachelors in Engineering and/or Business field preferred
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Vendor Deliveries - responsible to work with Logistics to ensure the on-time delivery of all parts, equipment and services that are required to satisfy very demanding customer schedules
- Cost Data management - Ensure the most accurate and up to date material costs are updated
- Ability to negotiate commercial terms and participate in negotiations of technical terms
- Communicates with vendors/suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Solicits bids, analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and delivery; interviews, selects and recommends vendor/supplier
- Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
- Negotiate cost savings resulting from the batch build process
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance and related degrees
- Knowledge of automotive or manufacturing industries
- Proficient in Microsoft suite systems
- Able to work in teams and in projects
- Clear communication skills
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Purchasing Intern, Summer Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8
- Pursuing degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Finance
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite Office, especially Excel
- Organized, with an ability to prioritize time sensitive assignments
- Creative and Flexible
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Purchasing Intern, Prototype Resume Examples & Samples
- Quote and procure all components and materials needed to support prototype fabrications, R&D projects and shop/facility using Vanguard/AS400 and PI Purchasing System
- Maintain/track orders by using Excel
- Communicate/follow up with suppliers to insure promise dates are on target/met, and manage with expediting when warranted
- Reporting promise dates/product status in weekly Prototype status meeting and answering emails that are initiated by the Engineering Team
- Resolve billing issues in the Docusphere System
- Tracking historical data on late delivery in Excel and create a monthly report
- Data entry in the SPRS System
- Interns will work closely with the Purchasing department on various projects and have the opportunity to gain hands on experience in a business environment
- Hands on experience may include projects related to: working with suppliers, reviewing quotes, assisting on new projects, and data management
- May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
- High School Diploma or equivalent require
- Pursuing a bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field at an accredited university
- Minimum GPA 2.8
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills required
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office – especially Excel
- Must be detail oriented and possess excellent follow-up skills
- Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
- Willingness and ability to travel to customer locations, as necessary
- Blue print reading skills
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Strong MS Office Skills especially for advanced excel formulas
- Good understanding of Purchasing Principles
- Senior or graduate level preferred
- Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Management Information Systems majors preferred
- Experience with SAP, Oracle or other ERP systems a plus
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university (ex. CHEA) and pursuing a Bachelors with four semesters completed in Business or Engineering or a Masters Degree with at least one semester completed in Business or Engineering. Will accept post graduate from an accredited university (ex. CHEA) up to one year
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project Management and SAP
- Ability to read and understand basic prints
- Business and/or Engineering background preferred
- Able to work in a team as well as independently
- High degree of self-motivation
- Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency of German language skills a plus
- Must be minimum of 18 years of age
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Data entry of purchase orders as requested by the purchasing department. This person will also send orders to suppliers (email) and ensure confirmations are received
- Follow up on purchase orders through correspondence, expediting & adjusting orders as appropriate
- Review supplier files to ensure proper documentation is in place for major suppliers
- Update Quote Files (PUR150) – adding S&T quote records as well as closing out old quote files (date and inactivity flag)
- Assist with purchasing parameter review and updates in LX 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 RMA’s 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. (COI’s, etc)
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Place purchase orders for repetitive, low dollar items
- Place purchase orders for MRO requirements
- Update purchase orders from supplier acknowledgements
- Expedite past due purchase orders
- Gather data and compile metrics for vendor performance
- Assist in cycle counting program
- Analyze demand and replenishment parameters to recommend improvements to benefit service levels
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Communicate with Receiving, Accounting, and assist PMM staff to effectively coordinate and process accurate posting of pack slips, invoices, and ASN’s
- Contact suppliers for missing invoice and country of origin detail
- Assist in processing Corrective Actions related to SSI job duties
- Expedite internal processes as needed
- Word, Excel, Outlook/email, and Power Point
- FACTS main system used to place orders
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Will participate in working with experienced associates in the actual building of single family homes from foundation to completion
- Field experience may include working with trade partners (e.g. drywall, electrical, framing, plumbing, etc.) in the actual building stages of the home. Or it may include working with the homeowners after the home has been completed to resolve any open issues
- Learn to evaluate the quality of a home
- Work in a local division office assisting different departments such as Accounting, Finance, Construction, Marketing or Sales
- Learn to work as part of a team
- Gain exposure to a large corporate culture
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with supervisor on pre-defined project scoped for completion by end of internship. Technical skills required for project should be commensurate with intern’s current skill set with some expansion of these expected during internship. Close interaction with supervisor is expected
- Perform / support part number creation process
- Perform / support buyers in file reconciliation
- Support meetings as required
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Provide assistance to the Purchasing team for the development of commodity strategies, sourcing activities, and project implementation
- Research category trends and provide analysis to assist with procurement activities
- Prepare presentations to management for sourcing events
- Attend meetings as required to support or represent the Purchasing team
- Prepare and send RFQ/RFIs for category projects
- Work with SAP ERP systems to pull spend reports
- Support online supplier portal
- Issues will be analyzed, potential solutions examined, and recommendations provided without direct guidance through each step by the mentor and/or supervisor
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in the development of plant value stream savings, commodity strategies, sourcing activities, and project implementation as needed or directed
- Research materials and suppliers to develop an expertise related to the commodity /product supported
- Prepare required documentation for supplier meetings or negotiations
- Attend meetings as required to support Buyers / Material Analysts and Plant Purchasing Manager
- Prepare and send RFQ/RFIs for commodity projects
- Support monthly MCS reporting activity as directed
- Follow the Quality Management System requirements as outlined in the applicable QMS procedures and work instructions; and suggests ways for continual improvement
- Follow safety rules and regulations and suggest ways for continual improvement
- Promptly reports quality problems, personal injuries and unsafe conditions
- Other tasks and assignments that are consistent with knowledge and training
- Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office
- Interest in automotive tier 1 component industry
- Strong motivation to drive results
- Ability to establish and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Strong analytical skills necessary to plan and priorities own work on schedule (time management skills)
- Ability to drive and solve problems and suggest proactive solutions
- Permanent work authorization in the U.S
- Previous internship in a purchasing/logistics role
- Knowledge of logistics/distribution
- Advanced office knowledge
- Understanding of combustion engines
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Prototype Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Support the sourcing activity of new prototype programs
- Participate in supplier negotiations
- SAP supplier master data base maintenance
- New supplier creation
- Close out internal orders
- Participate in prototype supplier scorecard meeting
- Track and coordinate prototype shipment orders
- Attend on-site prototype supplier visits
- Assist in researching new prototype suppliers
- Assist in exploring new technologies that provide a competitive advantage
- Attend weekly PDS and ITCA overview and update session
- Host weekly meeting to review project status
- Other projects as deemed necessary by the Prototype Purchasing Team
- Third or fourth year Supply Chain Management major
- Knowledge of basic purchasing principles
- SAP experience (optional)
- Self-motivated individual
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Energy & Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- 9 to 16 Chemistry credit hours
- Strong reading comprehension and familiarity with technical writing
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be eligible to work in the US
- Current student with a major in Economics, Chemistry, or relevant engineering or science discipline required
- Must be pursuing a bachelor degree
- Completion of sophomore year required
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Intern will work with Canton, Roseville, Warren, Steel Drive and Wellington plants
- Projects include MRO/Indirect Cost Savings initiatives
- Benchmarking indirect materials and services across multiple Shiloh locations supporting rollout of safety and catalog item consolidation
- Assist with new program launch and readiness support as it relates to Supply Chain
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Contact with internal customers and suppliers in order to resolve issue related to invoices and delivery performance
- Responsible to extract some reports at system and monitor some KPI’s performance
- Provide general support to buyers in the national and international purchasing activities
- Support with some administrative tasks
- Being a university student in Supply Chain Operations Management, Administration, Economics, Business or related program
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Support of management and allocation of purchased parts within GE organization
- Utilizing excel and macros to create, update and distribute supply trackers within the TRW organization, collecting and compiling the data and then distributing files to suppliers
- Follow up with plant personnel and suppliers to ensure data is updated in timely manner
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure sufficient material available for organization
- Communicate/Escalate with purchasing and Supply Chain Leadership in cases of shortages
- Issue Delivery Concerns against supply base in cases of failure to perform
- Utilize MRP system to determine historical demand information and present the data to support ownership of failure mode when material shortages impact plant production
- Follow up with supplier in cases of failure to perform, requesting corrective actions to resolve failure mode
- Support the logistics and purchasing teams with other responsibilities as necessary
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Purchasing Intern Resume Examples & Samples
- Enrolled in an Accredited degree University
- Working towards at least a Bachelor’s degree
- Able to work 25+ hours per week
- Good Academic standing (at least 2.8 GPA)
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft office applications
- Able to lead self and take initiative
- Clear and Concise Communication ¬ verbal and written
- Junior year or above
- *Minimum of 20 hours per week with flexibility around school schedule. Could also work more hours when business needs require and student is available.***
