The Purchasing Internship will support the overall corporate purchasing function, including data management and analytics, product forecasting, interfacing with mill and mini-mill vendors and liaising with purchasing and sales staff in the branches. The Purchasing Intern is responsible for various assigned tasks within the purchasing department, as well as other related projects, as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Work closely with corporate purchasing team and other departments and plants to support effective forecasting and purchasing strategies for Kloeckner Metals
Attending and participating in meetings, workshops, and various team projects
Updating documents and records
Identifying potential weaknesses and offering improvement suggestions
Keeping a log of everything learned and delivering final internship presentation to staff and other stakeholders
Working closely with the Manager or assigned staff member and completing all allocated tasks
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Pursuit of a college degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or similar
Currently enrolled rising junior or senior (during internship program) and in good academic standing in an accredited 4-year college or university
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Superb interpersonal skills
Strong self-motivation
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
A professional appearance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
