Indirect Procurement Intern

How brave are you? We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who can face new challenges with a fresh mind. As an independent family company, we offer you the freedom and trust to put your brave ideas into practice. With you on board, we would like to power ahead with the digital networking of the manufacturing industry. Our passion and creative drive ensure that we are an innovative force – across the globe at over 80 TRUMPF locations.

TRUMPF is seeking a self-motivated Indirect Procurement Intern in the Indirect Procurement team who is ready to apply their analytical skills in a fast-paced and professional business setting. The intern will lead or support multiple cost savings and negotiation projects within various commodity groups. This internship will provide the student exposure to real-world business problems and also give them the opportunity to hone their problem-solving and communication skills. This position will be onsite in our Farmington, CT location with a duration of January 2025 - August 2025 for at least 32 hours a week.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing bid comparison sheets and supporting price negotiations with critical suppliers
• Preparing, executing, analyzing and presenting data from requests for quotes
• Working with cross-functional teams on cost savings projects to gather department requirements and preparing bid specification sheets
• Supporting commodity group strategies for commodity groups such as Marketing, Facilities Management, Logistics, Energy, etc.
• Using SAP for data collection, invoice resolution and purchase requisition approvals to support the local operational team and developing/maintaining KPIs for the operational team

Experience and Knowledge:

• Business management, industrial engineering, supply chain, or any engineering/legal background with an interest in commercial and business topics
• Enjoys working in multi-functional teams, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and interested in technology offered by TRUMPF
• Organized, goal-oriented, analytical, dedicated to improvement, self-motivated, and open-minded

Education

Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited university or institution pursuing an undergraduate’s degree in a related field.

TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or at HRgeneral@us.trumpf.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and can not be used to inquire about the status of application.