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Supply Chain & Procurement Intern - Summer 2027

Plainville, CT, United StatesInternship2026-09-29 → 2026-10-21

Core

Intern supporting purchasing and supply chain teams in improving supplier performance, material availability, inventory, delivery, and cost.

Role type

Supply Chain & Procurement Intern

Builds

Purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and inventory management systems

Domain

Manufacturing / Supply Chain

Required skills

Supplier management, Purchase order processing, Inventory control, Lean principles application, Data analysis, Excel reporting, RFQ management, Cost reduction analysis

Responsibilities

Assist buyers with purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and delivery tracking; Communicate with suppliers regarding order status and performance; Support Kanban and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs; Assist with RFQs, quote comparisons, and sourcing activities; Collect and analyze purchasing and delivery data to identify trends; Support supplier performance activities and issue resolution; Create and maintain Excel reports and supply chain metrics; Prepare project updates and presentations for leadership.