Purchasing Internship - Seneca Falls, United States - ITT

Description

Position Summary:

Position: Purchasing Internship Summer 2024 (May - Aug)

Location: Seneca Falls, NY

Major: Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) program in business management/administration, supply chain, operations management, finance or applicable degree as a junior or higher level

Academic Schedule: Summer 2024, full-time, 40 hours per week

About the Experience: Our ITT Goulds Pumps internship candidates have the unique opportunity to work for one of the most recognizable pump brands in the world. Under the general direction of ITT leadership, you will be maintain production schedules and troubleshoot delays. You will also get direct experience working with suppliers, buyers, planners and manufacturing personnel as required to meet and exceed ITT's operational goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support buyers in calling vendors for updates while maintaining open purchase orders for assigned vendors.
• Troubleshoot delivery issues by phone / Teams meetings interfacing with vendors mainly.
• Review production schedules, identify possible and actual shortages, and alert purchasing team of potential problems.
• Update systems such as PRMS and Workbench.
• Take appropriate action to expedite materials, by challenging vendors and proposing solutions.
• Report on completion dates, material changes or substitutions, shortages, and schedule modifications timely.

Position Requirements:

To perform this co-op successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement 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.

• Enrolled in a bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) program from four-year college or university in business management/administration, supply chain, operations management, finance or applicable degree as a junior or higher level
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Proficient in MicroSoft Office Suite
• Requires initiative, creativity and assertiveness, coupled with strong interpersonal, and negotiating skills
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills

Equal Pay Act Statement:
We aim to pay our ITTers fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on what they accomplish, but also on how they reflect ITTs values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range:
$25 - $30