Procurement Intern

Internship Expectations

 

Location: This internship is based in-person at our Gastonia, NC facility. Relocation assistance not available for this position. 
Start: ASAP

Duration: 6-month minimum requirement (Internships can extend up to 24 months)
Hours per week: 
    - During School - 15 to 20 hours a week
    - During Breaks - 20 to 40 hours a week (note - this includes winter, spring and summer breaks)

Please include your unofficial transcript in your application

Main Tasks

- Support the Production Material Procurement team and the Global Packaging Material Group Manager in day-to-day operations. Contribute to ongoing projects and strategic initiatives. 
- Work actively with team on our global standardization within the Packaging material group. 
- Benchmark and negotiation activities within the Packaging material group. 
- Contribute to procurement documentation and vendor interactions.
- Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Packaging Science or Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum GPA of 3.0

Skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office 
- Advanced in Microsoft Excel
- Power BI and SAP experience a plus
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically