Raw Materials Buyer Intern

North Star BlueScope Steel is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to support raw material sourcing and supplier evaluation at our Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel mill in Delta, Ohio.

This internship is focused on Value‑in‑Use (VIU) analysis - understanding how raw materials create value beyond purchase price once they enter the steelmaking process. The intern will work closely with Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Operations to help clarify, align, and document key assumptions used in existing VIU models for critical EAF raw materials.

This is a hands‑on, analytical role designed to bridge classroom supply chain concepts with real‑world manufacturing and sourcing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Value‑in‑Use analyses for critical EAF raw materials, including: HBI, Pig Iron, Lime, and Carbon
• Review existing VIU tools and help identify key assumptions related to cost, quality, yield, and productivity
• Coordinate and schedule working sessions with key stakeholders across Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Operations
• Document agreed assumptions, ranges, and ownership used in VIU analyses
• Update and organize VIU templates using aligned assumptions
• Assist with supplier comparisons and preparation of sourcing insights
• Shadow a Raw Materials Buyer in day‑to‑day activities, supplier calls, and internal coordination

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to EAF steelmaking and industrial supply chains
• Understanding how raw material quality affects operational and financial performance
• Experience working cross‑functionally in a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on application of analytics to real sourcing and negotiation decisions

Qualifications:

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with multiple stakeholders
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Interest in manufacturing, metals, or industrial supply chains
• Coursework in supply chain, operations, or cost analysis
• Ability to manage multiple inputs and document complex discussions clearly

Why North Star BlueScope

North Star BlueScope is one of the most efficient flat‑rolled steel producers in North America. Our supply chain team plays a critical role in enabling safe, reliable, and cost‑effective steel production.

This internship offers meaningful responsibility, visibility into real supply chain decisions, and direct mentorship in an industrial procurement environment

North Star BlueScope Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.