What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain & Procurement Intern position at Endries?
Are you looking to gain real-world experience in procurement, supply chain, and supplier management? Endries International is seeking a motivated Supply Chain & Procurement Intern to join our team. This internship offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while contributing to meaningful projects that support sourcing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, cost analysis, and continuous improvement.
If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and improving processes, this is an excellent opportunity to build practical experience in a fast-paced distribution environment.
What You'll Do
As a Supply Chain & Procurement Intern, you'll support a variety of projects and daily activities across our Procurement, Supply Chain, and Supplier Management teams. Responsibilities include:
- Maintain and update supplier information, product data, catalogs, and cost lists within company systems.
- Assist with supplier onboarding, documentation, certifications, and compliance records.
- Support cost tracking activities, including supplier cost changes and business impact documentation.
- Analyze pricing data and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with duty, tariff, and import documentation and reporting.
- Support logistics data collection and reporting initiatives.
- Assist with domestic sourcing and procurement projects.
- Participate in quoting automation implementation by validating data, testing processes, and documenting workflows.
- Help identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and other project materials.
- Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain organization.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to business improvement initiatives.
Why Join Endries?
At Endries International, you'll gain meaningful experience by working on projects that directly support our business and customers. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, strengthen your technical and analytical skills, and develop a deeper understanding of procurement and supply chain operations within a global distribution organization.
This internship provides valuable exposure to:
- Procurement and supplier management
- Supply chain operations
- Data analysis and reporting
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Business systems and automation initiatives
Whether you're exploring a future career in procurement, logistics, sourcing, or supply chain management, this internship offers an excellent foundation for your professional growth.
About Endries International, Inc.
Endries International, Inc. is a leading distributor of industrial fasteners and Class-C components, offering advanced supply chain solutions for over 50 years. With 26 distribution centers across North America and Europe, the Endries family of brands delivers an extensive product breadth of over 800,000 SKUs, including standard and engineered fasteners. Headquartered in Brillion, WI, Endries is committed to providing innovative, reliable solutions with a focus on quality and service for industrial and commercial OEMs.
Endries International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or because of a disability that does not prevent the individual from performing the essential functions of his or her job, as well any other legally protected class status.