Global Sourcing Intern: Negotiate, Source & Optimize

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power); Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is seeking a Global Sourcing Associate (Intern) to support procurement activities across equipment, services, and indirect materials.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on exposure to sourcing processes in a fast-paced environment. You will help issue RFPs/RFQs, evaluate suppliers, assist with contract reviews, and maintain procurement records, contributing to project goals and corporate objectives while building foundational supply chain

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university.
• Interest in learning about supply chain, buying, contracts, cost reductions, or budgets.
• Bilingual Spanish and English skills are a plus but are not required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, contracts, engineering drawings, engineering specifications for materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Responsibilities

• Understand, establish, and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) for indirect materials and services
• Project manage sourcing initiatives to achieve departmental and company goals
• Establish, evaluate, and select suppliers to develop a qualified supplier base
• Review and evaluate monthly global sourcing data to make decisions that support company direction and growth
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Maintain procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, and performance

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish (advantage)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel pivot tables & VLOOKUP

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is seeking a Global Sourcing Associate (Intern) to support procurement activities across equipment, services, and indirect materials.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on exposure to sourcing processes in a fast-paced environment. You will help issue RFPs/RFQs, evaluate suppliers, assist with contract reviews, and maintain procurement records, contributing to project goals and corporate objectives while building foundational supply chain