Indirect Procurement Intern

Summary - This opportunity allows interns to immerse themselves into the Indirect Procurement department by overseeing key functions to complete the procurement cycle. While assisting Indirect Procurement with administrative functions that support day to day fulfillment and long-term strategic supply agreements, interns will gain skills and knowledge for their career in business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

• Assist in the MRO and Packaging item set up and approval process
• Confirm order pricing and update PO’s in eMaint software.
• Submit and track orders in our internal inventory system.
• Set up new vendors with our AP team.
• Confirm shipments and update purchase orders with accurate ETA information.
• Follow up on new item departmental sign off – send reminders to department leaders when necessary
• Confirm order pricing and update PO’s in X3.
• Coordinate key inventory counts within the plant.
• Other responsibilities with similar skills and work conditions assigned.

Job Requirements – Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to learn X3, SharePoint, and Safety Chain software programs
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and change focus as needed
• Has a sense for urgency when necessary
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Good project management or organizational skills
• Eagerness and willingness to learn
• Ability to work and problem solve.
• Maintain a positive attitude to continued learning and support of the overall business.

Responsibilities for Food Safety

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly, where applicable.
• Must adhere to posted GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) when working within the production facility.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals, where applicable.

Work Environment 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.