Purchasing Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Intern

Location: Shelbyville, Tennessee

Overview of Role:

To assist the purchasing department in administrative and operational tasks, ensuring

efficient procurement processes and supplier coordination at all Shelbyville sites at

National Pen.

What you will do:

• Support in placing purchase orders and tracking deliveries.
• Assist in sourcing and evaluating new suppliers to ensure quality and cost-
  
  
  

effectiveness.

• Help maintain and update purchasing records using tools like Excel and ERP
  
  
  

systems.

• Collaborate in managing inventory levels and restocking schedules.
• Assist in resolving supplier inquiries and discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of procurement reports and analyses.
• Participate in maintaining and organizing purchasing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and standards.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure timely procurement of required items.
• Compare and analyze supplier quotes to achieve optimal pricing and quality.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure consistent and reliable
  
  
  

delivery of goods.

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishments to prevent operational
  
  
  

downtime.

• Work with the warehouse team to ensure the accuracy of inventory records.
• Expedite orders and resolve delivery or shipment discrepancies.
• Support buyers in identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
  
  
  

What we need from you: 

• Active student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain
  
  
  

Management, or a related field.

• Knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and under supervision.
• Availability to work part-time during school hours.
  
  
  

Additional Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in purchasing and supply chain
  
  
  

operations.

• Exposure to professional procurement practices in a dynamic environment.
• Potential for growth and development within the company based on performance
  
  
  

and availability.

About National Pen

With 60 years of experience and serving 22 countries worldwide, National Pen brands offer

more value and simplicity to customers and distributor partners. National Pen’s flagship

direct-to-business brand is Pens.com, and the company operates via a network of more

than 10 facilities across North America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia.

To learn more, visit: www.PENS.com