Purchasing Specialist Intern

Job Description Summary

Purchasing Specialist Intern

Job Description

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.

• 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.

• 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.