Purchasing Specialist Intern
Roles and Responsibilities
- Procurement Support: Assist in the end-to-end procurement process, including managing purchase requisitions, issuing POs (Purchase Orders), and tracking delivery status to ensure timely supply.
- Supplier Communication: Act as a point of contact for daily operational inquiries with suppliers; coordinate with vendors to resolve delivery delays and logistics issues.
- Data Analysis & Cost Tracking: Maintain and analyze sourcing databases (e.g., pricing trends, supplier performance metrics) to support in cost-saving initiatives and "Should-Cost" analysis.
- Supplier Performance Monitoring: Assist in collecting data for Supplier Scorecards; monitor KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD) and quality compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) for data organization and analysis.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Chinese and English.
- Analytical Ability: High attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in purchase orders and invoices.
Desired Characteristics
- Sourcing Mindset: Understanding of basic procurement concepts, such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and competitive bidding.
- Professionalism: Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Proactivity: Self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks independently, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support sourcing projects by coordinating with Finance, Engineering, and Logistics teams to streamline internal workflows and resolve procurement-related bottlenecks.
- Process Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, MNDA requirements, and EHS guidelines.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
