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Intern: Site Purchasing (Spring 2027)

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management · Sales Operations

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In short

This internship focuses on Site Purchasing within Volvo Construction Equipment in Shippensburg, PA. The intern will support quality, sustainability, cost, and capacity objectives by collaborating with supply partners and improving supply chain performance. The role requires current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a degree in a related field and a minimum GPA of 2.75.

Responsibilities

  • Support Quality, Sustainability, Cost, and Capacity (QSCC) objectives with supply partners.
  • Execute commodity strategies for the Shippensburg site.
  • Collaborate globally to address purchasing challenges and improve supply chain performance.
  • Analyze supplier delivery precision.
  • Support with critical supplier issues.
  • Provide direct material costing support.
  • Assist with supplier relationship management.
  • Research supplier invoice discrepancies versus established pricing and take appropriate actions.
  • Send out RFQs to approved suppliers.
  • Place production and prototype orders with approved suppliers.
  • Support strategic projects.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
  • Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
  • Completed at least 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship.
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
  • Strong interest in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Collaborative and results-oriented student.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strengthen knowledge in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
  • Develop skills in negotiation and cost optimization.
  • Gain experience in supply chain risk management.
  • Enhance cross-functional collaboration abilities.
  • Improve data-driven decision-making and forecasting.

Benefits

  • Housing assistance, when applicable.
  • Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization.
  • Training and personal development.
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Company

Volvo Group

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Internship

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Student

Locations

Shippensburg, United States

Qualification

Undergraduate

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