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Procurement Intern

Purem by Eberspächer
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Objective of the Position: Assists the procurement department with administrative support, supplier and buyer coordination, data management in SAP, sourcing analysis, and market testing, while gaining hands-on experience in procurement processes, tools like Power BI, and contributing to key projects that support strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization efforts.

Essential Accountabilities: 

The position incumbent ensures, that

  • Provide administrative duties to support department 
  • Support SAP procurement master data
  • Work with suppliers and commodity buyers on supply chain master data
  • Assist on Market test with several suppliers and programs 
  • SLM/ CDB and Steel support updates
  • Cost models data base, Sourcing decisions analysis and support

Secondary Accountabilities: 

The position incumbent ensures, that

  • Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
  • Gain experience in field of study by taking on special projects assigned by department 
  • Assistant department with gathering data as assigned
  • Updating charts and department data
  • May be assigned special projects depending on length of internship
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

  • Student working towards a Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in field assigned. 
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office / Power BI
  • Analytic mindset and good in details 
  • Ability to travel domestically by car.
  • Must be diligent, hardworking, sincere and quick to pick thing up.
  • Analytical mindset and good in details 
  • The ability to take skills acquired in school and applies them in a professional setting. 

Technical Expertise:

  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc. 
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
  • Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; 
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and ability to recommend process improvements. 

Methodical Competence:

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress. 
  • Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
  • Continuously improving skills. 
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
  • Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
  • Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Interpersonal Competence:

  • Ability to be self-motivated and to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to effectively present information to internal customers, coworkers and management.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
  • Ability to work as a Team Member towards overall company objectives. Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings
  • Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with dignity, respect and consideration.

Supervisory Competence:

  • This position does not supervise other employees.

Working Conditions:

  • This position involves working indoors occasional exposed to mechanical and hazards, fumes, irritants and high noise levels while in the plant. 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

Physical Requirements:

Sits: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Stands: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Walks: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Drive: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Never

Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Never

Reach Above: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Bend/Stoop: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Stress Level of Job: Moderate

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by employees, and are not constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Further, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Eberspaecher North America, Inc.