What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Intern position at padnos?
PADNOS offers internship programs for students to make an impact on sustainability, as well as continue learning and growing towards their career. We recognize the importance of education and ability to learn from our past, present and future. We provide challenging environments for interns to learn what we have worked so hard to achieve in the last century, as well as see the potential for a brighter future.
PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.
PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our Team Members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our Team Members and offer the following benefits:
Competitive Wage
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
100% Tuition reimbursement for employees
75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents
First Time Home Buying Assistance
401K Match and Profit Sharing
Performance Driven Bonuses
Purchasing Internship Summary: The Purchasing Intern will help support a sourcing plan and research of new parts and vendors. This position will provide the Intern an educational experience in research, recommendations based on data analysis and understanding stakeholder's needs.
Purchasing Internship Qualifications:
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting
Customer support or service experience
Active listening skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to diffuse complaints and provide solutions to customers
Demonstrated excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously