Purchasing Intern
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Business
Business Management
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Purchasing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in procurement, supplier management, and supply chain operations within a global manufacturing environment. You will support the purchasing team in daily activities while also taking ownership of at least one critical project aimed at solving a problem, improving a process, or strengthening supplier relationships.
This role will give you exposure to the fundamentals of supply chain management, including sourcing, negotiation, supplier performance, and inventory support, while developing your professional skills in analysis, communication, and project management.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)While specific projects will vary, your responsibilities may include:
- Assist with purchase order creation, tracking, and follow-up with suppliers.
- Support analysis of supplier quotes, delivery schedules, and cost trends.
- Help ensure accurate purchasing documentation, including contracts, supplier information, and inventory records.
- Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery timelines, and resolve issues.
- Participate in supplier performance evaluations and reporting.
- Assist with supplier onboarding, audits, or qualification activities.
- Help analyze purchasing data and prepare reports for leadership.
- Monitor metrics related to cost, delivery, and quality performance.
- Contribute to dashboards and presentations summarizing purchasing performance.
- Lead at least one project focused on improving a purchasing or supply chain process (e.g., cost reduction, supplier score carding, inventory control, or system enhancement).
- Identify opportunities for process efficiency and share recommendations with the team.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and finance to resolve material and sourcing challenges.
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn new tools and concepts.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; collaboration in a team setting.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with business systems (e.g., ERP/CRM/CPQ) or analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) is a plus.
Education & Certifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Fully on-site
- Office-based with occasional exposure to plant/manufacturing areas.
- No travel required
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPXWe value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
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