What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Intern (Year-Round) position at Charter Steel?
Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!
Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience. Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.
About the Purchasing Internship:
You’ll gain hands-on experience across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, RFPs, bid analysis, and spend analysis. You’ll also strengthen your analytical, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support real business needs.
Program structure:
Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.
Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience. Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.
About the Purchasing Internship:
You’ll gain hands-on experience across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, RFPs, bid analysis, and spend analysis. You’ll also strengthen your analytical, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support real business needs.
Program structure:
- Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Start Date: January 2027
- Duration: Year-round internship
- Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to succeed in a team environment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- ERP experience
- Purchasing experience
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S tools
- Support the Procurement team by managing the open order process, including supplier communication and follow-up to ensure timely order fulfillment
- Prepare, analyze, and support the execution of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), including bid evaluation and supplier communication
- Partner with the Process Team to conduct supplier document audits and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with the buying team to develop and maintain master product portfolios, creating a foundation for future benchmarking and sourcing opportunities
- Assist with procurement data analysis, reporting, and special projects that drive operational efficiency and cost savings
- Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support day-to-day procurement activities
- Explore and apply AI tools and emerging technologies to identify process improvement opportunities, streamline administrative work, an enhance decision-making. Interns are encouraged to experiment with new approaches, think creatively, and present ideas that improve team efficiency and effectiveness
Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.