What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Indirect Purchasing, Summer 2025 position at SharkNex?
Employment Type: Internship
Start Date: Summer
Department: Supply Chain
We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Intern for our Indirect. An ideal candidate would be an experienced professional with a basic understanding of Supply Chain and data analysis; although prior experience is not required. The candidate should also have a passion for working with EV’s. This is a rewarding experience to learn and network with industry leaders. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
Role/Responsibilities:
- Learn all aspects of Manufacturing processes related to Indirect Supply Chain management.
- Support project initiatives across all Supply Chain functions providing analysis, coordination, implementation, formal reporting, and provide recommendations.
- Identify business improvements and drive process implementation and adoption by stakeholders
- Establish appropriate KPIs (Key Project Indicators) to measure performance and develop dashboards for data visualization
- Collaborate closely between suppliers and purchasing global supply managers
- Participate in the overall procure to pay process that could include sourcing, prequalification, bidding, negotiating, and routing purchase requisitions for approval
- Contribute to implementation of approved projects
Qualifications:
- Team player and result-oriented with ability to cope with a fast-paced and changing environment
- Understanding of Supply Chain topics.
- Proficient with data visualization tools such as Tableau
- Understanding of process optimization
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability and aptitude for analyzing problems through effective listening to provide solutions in a time sensitive environment
Nice to have:
- Experience with requests for proposals and quotes
- Knowledge of automotive supply chain operations
- Understanding of sourcing, purchasing and capital equipment
- Participation in supply chain programs geared towards sourcing and procurement
Education:
- Field(s) of study: Supply Chain, or related fields
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree program at an accredited university.
- Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS, PhD)
Compensation:
The compensation for this role is $26 - $38 per hour.
Who We Are:
We are an internationally recognized HR consultancy firm helping candidates match with the potential roles by using an Artificial Intelligence System which is free of cost. We are a global market leader who works with several top-tier companies, tech startups, freelancers, industry professionals, and subject matter experts for projects, internships, and jobs.
Salary : $26 - $38
