What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Purchasing (San Antonio) position at Alterman Group Inc?
Your Life at Alterman
During your internship at Alterman, you’ll have the chance to contribute to impactful projects that shape our communities. As a company where safety is our core value, you’ll be immersed in a culture that prioritizes the well-being of every team member while fostering innovation and collaboration. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where building relationships and striving for continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. This is more than just an internship—it’s an opportunity to grow, gain real-world experience, and make a difference with a company wired for excellence.
What We're Looking For In You
• Must be a current student working toward degree in Industrial Distribution or Supply Chain Management
• Interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry
• Strong problem solving, and collaboration skills required
Your role as a Purchasing Intern
This internship will be focused on our purchasing group and interactions in the supply chain. The intern will work closely with out Tools/Logistics, Purchasing, Pre-Construction, and Job Site Logistics Coordinator. They will get a glimpse into the life of an electrical contractor to see the impact distribution has on our business. This internship should provide great insight on what it takes to service one of the largest contractors in Texas and an opportunity to find ways to make Alterman more efficient. This will be some rotational, but mostly project based internship. Duties and responsibilities may include:
· Work with our Tool and Logistics to optimize warehouse and tools
· Work in purchasing on price analysis and vendor scorecards
· Assist Job Site Logistics Coordinator on field productivity studies and efficient jobsite material management
· Research new ways to optimize our business processes
· Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for new business processes
· Rotate through other departments to help synch communication with purchasing
Minimum Qualifications
• Sophomore status or above
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• Remain calm and focused in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to work within the hours of Monday through Friday between 7:00am-5:00pm
• Hours will vary and can be worked around course schedules.
Wage: Paid, competitive
