Procurement Intern
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Job Location:
Newton, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing Support
- Assist with preparing and issuing purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
- Collect and compare supplier quotes ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Support RFQ/RFP processes including gathering requirements and organizing responses.
Supplier Coordination
- Communicate with vendors to request quotes confirm lead times and follow up on order status.
- Help maintain positive supplier relationships through timely professional communication.
- Track deliveries and escalate delays or discrepancies to the procurement team.
Data & Documentation Management
- Update procurement trackers logs and databases.
- Organize contracts supplier documents and compliance records.
- Maintain accurate records of pricing terms and supplier performance.
Process & Analysis Support
- Assist with cost comparisons spend analysis and basic reporting.
- Identify inconsistencies or errors in invoices quotes or purchase orders.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by offering observations and suggestions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Core Skills
- Strong analytical thinking and comfort working with spreadsheets.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables a plus).
- Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (SAP) is helpful but not required.
- Ability to manage and organize data effectively.
Soft Skills
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative.
- Strong problemsolving abilities and resourcefulness.
- Professionalism when interacting with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fastpaced environment.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Coursework or interest in Procurement Supply chain business operations or related fields.
- Experience with dashboards or basic data visualization.
- Exposure to procurement sourcing or vendor management concepts.
What Youll Gain
- Handson experience with real procurement processes.
- Exposure to supplier negotiations purchasing strategy and crossfunctional collaboration.
- Practical skills in data analysis vendor communication and operational efficiency.
- A strong foundation for future roles in procurement supply chain or operations.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
GKN Automotive is a global engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to delivering mass production solutions for mobility.
