What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Intern position at GKN Automotive?
Key Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purchasing Support
Required Skills & Qualifications
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purchasing Support
- Assist with preparing and issuing purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
- Collect and compare supplier quotes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Support RFQ/RFP processes, including gathering requirements and organizing responses.
- Communicate with vendors to request quotes, confirm lead times, and follow up on order status.
- Help maintain positive supplier relationships through timely, professional communication.
- Track deliveries and escalate delays or discrepancies to the procurement team.
- Update procurement trackers, logs, and databases.
- Organize contracts, supplier documents, and compliance records.
- Maintain accurate records of pricing, terms, and supplier performance.
- Assist with cost comparisons, spend analysis, and basic reporting.
- Identify inconsistencies or errors in invoices, quotes, or purchase orders.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by offering observations and suggestions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong analytical thinking and comfort working with spreadsheets.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables a plus).
- Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (SAP) is helpful but not required.
- Ability to manage and organize data effectively.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and resourcefulness.
- Professionalism when interacting with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
- Coursework or interest in Procurement, Supply chain, business, operations, or related fields.
- Experience with dashboards or basic data visualization.
- Exposure to procurement, sourcing, or vendor management concepts.
- Hands‑on experience with real procurement processes.
- Exposure to supplier negotiations, purchasing strategy, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Practical skills in data analysis, vendor communication, and operational efficiency.
- A strong foundation for future roles in procurement, supply chain, or operations.