Purchasing Agent Intern – Summer 2025

Louisville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Marmon-Herrington Company

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings Inc. a highly decentralized organization we rely heavily on people with the aptitude attitude and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success and were committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Transportation/Marmon-Herrington

The Purchasing Agent Intern will work with the Supply Chain team to analyze demand and on-hand inventory while placing purchasing orders when necessary to fulfill requirements and meet timing expectations. This position will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager but will have exposure to the wider business teams. Interns will complete a capstone type project over the summer culminating in a presentation to business leadership.

Key Projects:

Analyze allocations and prepare orders using the Made2Manage ERP system
Responsible for inventory control including replenishment stocking and cycle counting
Identify areas of cost reduction and assist in continuous improvement projects to meet department and company goals.
Build relationships with existing suppliers and recommend potential suppliers which promote company growth better cost margins and quality.
Identify potential supplier based on Marmon-Herringtons current business model.
Implementation responsibilities of planning and scheduling in ERP.

Required Education and Experience:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business or related field
Rising junior or senior
Strong interest in applying business knowledge to practical problems
Ability to comply with deadlines
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent organizational skills
Interest in technology and process improvement
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
No previous experience required

Certain peak periods may provide opportunity for overtime. This is a paid internship will run for 12 weeks from May to August. Exact dates flexible based on school schedules.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Intern

Marmon-Herrington CompanyCome join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings Inc. a highly decentralized organization we rely heavily on people with the aptitude attitude and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success and were committed to attracting and retaining top ta...