What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing - Intern position at StageRight - Rogers Group?
Purchasing Intern (Summer 2026)
Based in Clare, MI the Rogers Group is a family-owned collection of innovative businesses that provide solutions to markets ranging from sports and entertainment to in home food preservation. Utilizing core capabilities and central resources, the Rogers Group provides a unique ability to innovate. Based in Clare, MI the Rogers Group is a family-owned collection of innovative businesses that provide solutions to markets ranging from sports and entertainment to in home food preservation. Utilizing core capabilities and central resources, the Rogers Group provides a unique ability to innovate.
Summary:
The purpose of the Purchasing Intern is to gain applicable career experience in a growing organization. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable, hands-on experience in several aspects of Supply Chain and Purchasing Operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Procure components to meet the demand while gaining an understanding of the current Inventory Management system, Epicor.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering on custom job requirements that require special purchased materials.
- Work with Shipping and Receiving to process purchase orders including any in-bound shipment discrepancies.
- Evaluate safety stock levels and ordering perimeters to determine the best procurement option and place purchase orders for components needed in the production process.
- Build and manage supplier relations to facilitate the best efficiencies.
- Expedite production parts with urgency on multiple immediate part needs.
- Evaluate safety stock levels and upcoming demand on multiple types of production components.
- Coordinate pricing schedules with suppliers for materials ordered.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Qualifications and Skills:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree. Student involvement/work experience is a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret the English language.
REASONING ABILITY: Can effectively handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment and is a self-starter with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and superior problem-solving skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other ERP software tools.
This internship is located on-site in Clare, Michigan.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer