Procurement Intern (China)

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At Leggett & Platt we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. OurDoors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing design and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering business finance operations environmental health science and technology allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive home furnishings bedding and industrial products.

About The Program:
TheDoors Internship Programis an immersive experience designed to build your expertise grow your network and give you hands-on experience across different functions. Youll work on real-world tasks and/or projects receive mentorship from experienced professionals and be part of a company that enhances peoples lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: Procurement function supports the organization by sourcing goods and services managing supplier relationships and ensuring costeffective reliable supply to meet business needs. Procurement partners closely with operations engineering finance and suppliers to support efficiency quality and continuity.

This internship reflects our commitment to developing earlycareer talent and strengthening our employer brand by offering handson exposure to core procurement and supply chain activities.

As a Procurement Intern you will support daytoday procurement activities while gaining practical experience in sourcing supplier coordination and purchasing processes. This role is designed to help build a pipeline of young talent by providing learning opportunities mentorship and realworld experience within a collaborative procurement environment.

This position is ideal for students interested in procurement supply chain management or business operations who want to understand how purchasing decisions support overall business success.

So what will you be doing as a Procurement Intern

• Procurement Support Assist the procurement team with daily activities such as purchase order support data entry and documentation.
• Supplier Coordination Help support communication with suppliers regarding orders deliveries and basic inquiries.
• Data & Reporting Assist with collecting organizing and analyzing procurement and spend data to support reporting and decisionmaking.
• Process Support & Documentation Help maintain procurement records procedures and tracking tools.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration Work with operations engineering finance and supply chain teams to support purchasing needs.
• Process Improvement Support initiatives focused on improving procurement efficiency standardization or cost visibility.
• Learning & Development Gain exposure to procurement best practices sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline Support Act as an ambassador for the internship program by providing feedback and participating in engagement or outreach activities as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role youll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Finance Operations or a related field.
• Interest in procurement sourcing or supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a professional environment.

Things we consider a plus:

• Coursework or exposure to procurement or supply chain concepts.
• Familiarity with Excel or basic data analysis tools.
• Experience with administrative customer service or operational roles.
• Interest in a longterm career in procurement or supply chain management.

What to Do Next

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other learning and development and creating an environment of mutual respect empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity delivering the results the right way taking pride in our work and speaking the truth good or bad.
• Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy collaborate as a team embrace challenges and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. Wed love the opportunity to consider you.

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