Global Sourcing Intern

Summary

JOB SUMMARYA mentorship experience that gives students an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a multi-faceted Global Sourcing team. This co-op will gain practical experience to develop decision making skills with increasing independent control over purchasing commodities, supplier relationships, and procurement projects. Functions may include, but not limited to, product development procurement projects, purchasing materials, cost reduction initiatives, gathering and preparing data, and giving presentations. Depending on experience level, they will be given opportunities to lead their own projects.ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIESCommodity SourcingGain knowledge of supply chain including industry trends, economic factors, supply challenges and key suppliers within commoditiesSupport the development and implementation of commodity profiles and strategiesCollaborate with Quality organization on supplier quality programs and quality monitoring including problem solving at supplier sitesManage component pricing from suppliers within assigned commoditiesSupport cost reduction/cost containment projects through implementationAssist in preparation and execution of Supplier Business ReviewsSupport sourcing activity and supply chain engineering change ordersParticipate in report-outs and formal presentations on work conductedProduct Engineering SourcingParticipate in quoting, contractual negotiations and award of business for sourcingContribute to projects that drive cost reduction, improvement, avoidance and control through PE projects to facilitate the company's competitive advantageCoordinate successful completion of supplier approval process and production readiness assuring suppliers adhere to process, scope and timing of projectsSupports engagement and communication with Commodity Sourcing Leads, Operation Buyers and SQE throughout the project for seamless transfer of PE project sourcing informationIndirect SourcingAssist in creation of RFPsParticipate on cross-functional project teamsBuild relationships with business stakeholders to achieve financial goals in each indirect spend categoryOperation BuyerPurchase material for assigned commodity, taking into account demand, price, delivery, quality, and inventory objectivesManage Kanban, MRP, and other replenishment systemsPredict and communicate operational impactsProblem solve supply shortages and receiving issuesFacilitate the examination and approval of problematic invoicesEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEEnrolled in a four year accredited degree program, working toward a BS in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or other applicable degree.COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTSProficient in Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word).Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independentlyExcellent written and oral communication skillsERP experience is a plus, preferably with OracleAbility to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with internal customers, external suppliers and fellow teammatesAbility to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgmentOpenness to domestic travel, mostly day trips#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

JOB SUMMARYA mentorship experience that gives students an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a multi-faceted Global Sourcing team. This co-op will gain practical experience to develop decision making skills with increasing independent control over purchasing commodities, supplier relationships, and procurement projects. Functions may include, but not limited to, product development procurement projects, purchasing materials, cost reduction initiatives, gathering and preparing data, and giving presentations. Depending on experience level, they will be given opportunities to lead their own projects.ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIESCommodity SourcingGain knowledge of supply chain including industry trends, economic factors, supply challenges and key suppliers within commoditiesSupport the development and implementation of commodity profiles and strategiesCollaborate with Quality organization on supplier quality programs and quality monitoring including problem solving at supplier sitesManage component pricing from suppliers within assigned commoditiesSupport cost reduction/cost containment projects through implementationAssist in preparation and execution of Supplier Business ReviewsSupport sourcing activity and supply chain engineering change ordersParticipate in report-outs and formal presentations on work conductedProduct Engineering SourcingParticipate in quoting, contractual negotiations and award of business for sourcingContribute to projects that drive cost reduction, improvement, avoidance and control through PE projects to facilitate the company's competitive advantageCoordinate successful completion of supplier approval process and production readiness assuring suppliers adhere to process, scope and timing of projectsSupports engagement and communication with Commodity Sourcing Leads, Operation Buyers and SQE throughout the project for seamless transfer of PE project sourcing informationIndirect SourcingAssist in creation of RFPsParticipate on cross-functional project teamsBuild relationships with business stakeholders to achieve financial goals in each indirect spend categoryOperation BuyerPurchase material for assigned commodity, taking into account demand, price, delivery, quality, and inventory objectivesManage Kanban, MRP, and other replenishment systemsPredict and communicate operational impactsProblem solve supply shortages and receiving issuesFacilitate the examination and approval of problematic invoicesEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEEnrolled in a four year accredited degree program, working toward a BS in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or other applicable degree.COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTSProficient in Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word).Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independentlyExcellent written and oral communication skillsERP experience is a plus, preferably with OracleAbility to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with internal customers, external suppliers and fellow teammatesAbility to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgmentOpenness to domestic travel, mostly day trips#J-18808-Ljbffr