A Purchasing Intern is a student who wants to take the internship role to become a Purchasing Clerk. A well-drafted Purchasing Intern Resume mentions the following core duties and tasks – assisting in preparing purchase orders for the company, keeping track of purchase-related tasks; assisting in all duties as needed by the purchasing clerk, evaluating the suppliers based on the price, quality and speed; interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ plants and distribution centers, attending meetings, trade shows; negotiating contracts, updating database, and reviewing the items bought.
The most sought-after skills for the post include the following – strong analytical skills, decision-making skills; math skills; negotiation skills, and communication skills. To succeed and make a career in this line the student should have the passion, interest, and willpower to learn and implement the practical knowledge at work. Most of the interns are either fresh graduates or those pursuing their graduation.
Summary : A results-driven, proactive Purchasing Intern with extensive supply chain experience. In search of an opportunity to make a difference in a company that is moving forward. Boasting a history of accomplishments and a proven track record of effectively managing projects, resources, and personnel.
Skills : MS Office, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills.
Description :
Contributed to manufacturing purchasing meetings.
Traveled to different manufacturing sites to ensure quality management practices were in place.
Maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure quality products.
Used SAP interface Performed Cost-Comparisons for Industrial Tooling and company projects from OEM's Price and Cost negotiations with Tier 1 and 2.
Assisted with supply management functions within the sourcing department.
Managed all suppliers of machined fasteners, aluminum components, and small steel stampings for the Market.
Visited global suppliers to validate processes, quotations, and business impact; to identify potential supply chain opportunities.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Purchasing Intern Resume
Objective : Seeking a challenging and rewarding Purchasing Intern position that will allow me to challenge myself professionally using the skills I have attained through my academic endeavors.
Skills : Data Analysis, Negotiation, And Conflict Resolution, Writing Skills.
Description :
Assisted with sourcing and searching for the best pricing with suppliers.
Creation of external-internal vendors in SAP utilizing central creation function.
Modified and Changed Vendors as requested.
Accurately entered vendor data in accordance with the process, supporting the Vendor Master Analyst when required.
Communicated with Suppliers to obtain various company information required to complete supplier creation-assessments.
Provided assistance to Buyers and Purchasing Manager as needed.
Assisted with expediting purchase order; calling to confirm delivery of orders/request rush deliveries.
Recorded expedite reports on a spreadsheet to deliver to each buyer of status.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Purchasing Intern Resume
Objective : Collaborative, detail-oriented, analytical Purchasing Intern professional with experience in positions involving demand planning and data analysis. Passionate about working for a company that strives for continuous improvement and has a strong sense of community.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Data Entry, Organizational Skills.
Description :
Performed other purchasing related functions upon requests.
Prepared purchase orders and sent copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
Compared prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
Interviewed vendors and visited supplied' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.
Assisted in daily tasks of the purchasing coordinators for the hotel Research market prices and conducted inventories Inspect received goods for quality.
Assisted the Vice President of Purchasing/Marketing in collecting all vendor Certificates of Insurance for company records.
Trained under the guidance of the commodity and factory manager.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Purchasing Intern Resume
Headline : Seeking a Purchasing Intern position to add value to a company. Bringing great attention to detail, analytical skills, and quick learning abilities in order to achieve the predefined goals of the company.
Skills : Customer Service, Effective Time Management Skills, Manufacturing Skills.
Description :
Prepared purchase orders to keep up on materials, repairs, and operations throughout the plant.
Arranged expedited shipments to prevent downtime in manufacturing.
Assisted the Buyer with cost savings projects.
Implemented all facets of a crib tool system.
Analyzed quotes from multiple sources to find the best quality product for the best price.
Worked closely with several buyers to reduce inventory levels.
Performed system maintenance in SAP to delete or update information records
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Purchasing Intern Resume
Objective : Highly motivated Purchasing Intern candidate with relevant supply chain experience in purchasing, warehousing, and inventory management, seeking a full-time position in logistics/ operations/ supply chain management.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Leadership Skills.
Description :
Entered and executed purchase requisitions for production material for domestic and international plants including Mexico.
Requested supplier quotes for raw materials for domestic and intentional.
Created a supplier tooling matrix to help compare tooling costs.
Researched prospective suppliers in Mexico and US suppliers to become preferred vendors.
Managed Purchase orders in Excel and SAP.
Assisted in creating and budget analysis in complex excel worksheet.
Assisted plant in part and prototype assembly.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Purchasing Intern Resume
Objective : Seeking a Purchasing Intern position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Microsoft, Inventory Management, Material Resources Management.
Description :
Entered special orders with various vendors and their programs.
Researched orders using Simonton's program WSOE.
Analyzed Received/Not Invoiced Reports monthly for each plant location for discrepancies.
Presented findings and recommendations regarding the Received/Not Invoiced report to the Accounts Payable department and to Purchasing senior management.
Contacted vendors regarding invoices with a past due to payment status via phone, email, and fax.
Maintained detailed records of all communications with vendors utilizing spreadsheets and hard copies.
Developed and provided training documents and instruction materials for replacement.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Purchasing Intern Resume
Objective : Hardworking, organized, Purchasing Intern professional with a proven background delivering sensible purchasing technology solutions on time and under budget while working as a team.
Skills : Collaboration Skills, Time Management Skills, Adaptability Skills.
Description :
Assumed day-to-day responsibilities of a full-time employee on maternity leave.
Completed nine projects in approximately five weeks, more than 3 weeks ahead of schedule.
Trusted with a week to week handling of purchase order expedites.
Responsible for contacting vendors to change order due dates to meet customer requirements.
Worked with a colleague to develop a concept and excel template.
Lead vendor migration for shipping pallets.
Assisted the company with small projects throughout the office in various departments including accounting, engineering, production, and day-to-day issues in the supply chain.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Purchasing Intern Resume
Objective : To obtain a Purchasing Intern position within a growing organization with a focus on procurement; allowing me to utilize my eight years of experience in team leadership, project management, supplier development, and value-add process implementation.
Skills : Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Accounting Skills, Materials Management.
Description :
Involved in Kaizen strategy implementations and Zenbara benchmarking activity.
Utilized Honda's management systems including the use and understanding of drawings and detailed part specifications.
Identified and executed localization procurement strategy using exchange rate, landed factor, and global sourcing strategies.
Modified internal cost comparison documents to magnify quotation deltas and altered/faulty documents.
Received requests from prospective clients.
Used critical thinking skills to analyze Excel spreadsheets for erroneous and duplicate information before it went before a team meeting.
Developed purchasing plans with Microsoft Excel and Access.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Purchasing Intern Resume
Objective : As a Purchasing Intern to assist the Purchasing team in supporting the business. Resolve purchasing related problems and work heavily within purchasing related projects. Report to the Materials Manager.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Negotiation Skills.
Description :
Executed the procurement of ship-loose equipment.
Completed various projects supporting numerous departments.
Confirmed, expedited, deferred, and canceled purchase orders.
Supported the purchasing team on a daily basis as needed.
Tracked inbound and outbound shipments.
Requested quotes and estimates from vendors.
Used Advanced Excel skills to compute cost-savings potential Maintained raw material data in Excel Performed data entry concerning manufacturing.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Purchasing Intern Resume
Headline : As a Purchasing Intern, responsible for assisting in the management, analysis, and implementation for the purchasing of vertical construction costs, etc,.
Skills : Photoshop, Powerpoint, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills.
Description :
Communicated, updated purchase orders with global manufacturers.
Tracked shipments and samples.
Attended exhibition for production development.
Collaborated with MBBP (Materials Best Business Practices) team to recognize the cost-saving opportunity by resourcing metal commodities through new suppliers from low-cost countries.
Analyzed past 10 years of data to identify the improvement areas and coordinated with cross-functional groups to mitigate the risks associated with directed suppliers.
Generated spreadsheet dashboard to consolidate all commodity suppliers' information with financial, performance, and scorecard ratings to improve buyer efficiency.
Generated quotes for clients and executed purchases.
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