Procurement Intern

Job Title: Procurement & Supply Chain Intern

Sumter, SC

6 Months 

Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement & Supply Chain Intern to join our Supply Chain team. This internship offers hands-on experience in purchasing operations, supplier coordination, reporting, and process improvement activities. The selected candidate will work closely with Procurement and Supply Chain leaders and gain exposure to supplier management, procurement systems, and cross-functional business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Support purchase order (PO) activities including tracking open orders, confirmations, and delivery updates

Follow up with suppliers on delayed orders and critical shortages

Maintain procurement trackers and reports for purchasing activities

Prepare weekly and monthly reports on:

On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance

Lead time tracking

Past-due order analysis

Supply risk reporting

Perform data validation and maintain supplier/material information

Support inventory analysis by reviewing stock levels, shortages, and excess inventory trends

Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance teams to resolve supply issues

Assist with process improvement initiatives, including:

Improving manual processes through Excel and digital tools

Standardizing templates and reporting

Creating and updating SOP documentation

Support supplier performance tracking and procurement analytics

Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Procurement team

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Internship or project experience in supply chain or data analysis is a plus

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas and data analysis preferred)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Basic ERP knowledge (SAP preferred) is a plus

Preferred Skills:

Understanding of procurement and supply chain concepts

Team collaboration and proactive learning mindset

Knowledge of Lean or Continuous Improvement principles preferred