What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Intern position at Carlisle Construction Materials and Careers?
Project Summary:
The Purchasing intern will collaborate with the Purchasing team on a combination of projects focused on strategic sourcing/category management/process improvements/data analytics. Additionally, the intern will work closely with the team to support corporate objectives identified for completion in 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Purchasing team to implement/execute strategic sourcing process over an identified area of spend under the guidance of a mentor
- Research and provide supply market insights in the assigned category to the organization to assist stakeholder community in anticipating strategic opportunities
- For the assigned categories of spend, conduct spend analysis and present insights/recommendations on opportunities for harmonization and increased spend leverage
- Collaborate with required support functions (IT, etc.) to support identified master data process improvement initiatives
- Other responsibilities relevant to specific projects assigned
- Interact with vendors to collect data, negotiate prices and problem solve discrepancies
Qualifications:
Required
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's in supply chain or related field
- GPA – 3.0 or higher
- Strong data analytical skills
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Good planning, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
Desired
- ERP/SAP knowledge background
Additional Information:
- Location – Carlisle, PA | 8 - 5pm EST Mon-Fri
- Travel: <5%