What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Buyer Summer Intern position at Thales Defense & Security, Inc.?
Overview
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and public safety and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions—such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare—to address U.S. requirements. We are seeking to fill a 2025 Buyer Summer Intern position located in our Clarksburg, MD Campus. This position reports to the Manager of Procurement.
Please Note: The incumbent must be prepared to start in Clarksburg, MD in Summer 2025.
Responsibilities
- General support to the Procurement Manager.
- Assists in preparation of past-due delivery reports, and contacts suppliers for updated status.
- Assists with the expediting of on-order material in support of production.
- Interacts with Accounts Payable to assist with supplier invoicing issues.
- Interacts with the Receiving Department to assist with material receipt issues.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college and have completed at least 2 semesters within Business or Supply Chain field.
- Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Able to work independently.
- A self-motivated work ethic.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive demeanor in order to interact with a variety of positions and levels within Thales as well as visitors.
- Ability to work in a fast pace, complex environment and effectively multi-task to meet demands.
- Must be proficient in English both verbal and written.
- Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.
For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Thales is an E-Verify employer.
Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.
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