Purchasing Intern

Purchasing Intern
Reports To: Purchasing Manager
Location: Onsite – Dayton, MN

Summary (Main Purpose)

The Purchasing Intern will support the Purchasing team with supplier coordination, purchase order management, data accuracy, and operational analysis. This internship provides hands-on exposure to supply chain and procurement operations within a manufacturing environment. The intern will assist with maintaining supplier data in Epicor, placing purchase orders with approved suppliers, tracking procurement metrics, and helping document purchasing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Support

• Assist with cleaning and maintaining supplier master data in Epicor including price lists, lead times, and stocking parameters
• Support supplier communication and coordination with a limited supplier base
• Help ensure purchasing records are accurate and up to date

Purchase Order Support

• Assist with placing purchase orders for assigned suppliers
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on delivery timelines when needed
• Help maintain organized purchasing records and documentation

Procurement Analysis

• Review current items on order and compare against demand or project needs
• Identify potential gaps or supply risks and escalate concerns to the Purchasing team
• Assist with tracking procurement activities and supplier performance

Reporting & Metrics

• Support reporting efforts by tracking purchasing metrics and supplier performance indicators
• Assist with compiling purchasing data for internal reporting and team reviews

Process Documentation

• Assist with documenting purchasing processes and creating work instructions
• Help maintain organized documentation to support standardization and continuous improvement within the procurement team

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze information and identify potential issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data management
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• nterest in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to ERP systems (Epicor experience is a plus)
• Coursework or experience in supply chain or procurement concepts