Intern - Buyer (Summer 2027)

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking an internship in procurement to support material purchases and supplier coordination, aligning with quality, delivery and pricing goals.

As a student, you will help with order placement, rescheduling, and invoice reconciliation while learning through real-world projects; a GPA of 3.0+ and strong analytics are preferred; the role offers a pathway to professional development and exposure to global teams.

Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Supply Chain Management for the entire duration of internship.
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing of materials in accordance with Plexus management and customer contracts (unit price, quality, delivery).
• Make tactical buying decisions for placement and management of purchases within assigned MRP portfolio to meet demand.
• Support all Obsolete, Inactive & Excess Inventory items.
• Assist in negotiating lead-time constraints with suppliers to avoid missed commitments.
• Review delivery issues and take corrective action to avoid schedule impact.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to support purchasing needs.
• Participate in special projects or assignments as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Supply Chain Management

Job description

About us:

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. This is an internship position (Non-Exempt Salary); the hourly range is stated below. The rate offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Hourly Rate:

$22 - $24/hr.

Overview

Responsible for the procurement execution of assigned goods and services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing expectations of Plexus Corp. and Plexus Corp. customers, as is detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer's contract in terms of unit price, quality and delivery.
• Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchases within assigned MRP portfolio to meet scheduled demand. This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling, cancellation of items and/or receiving and invoice issue reconciliation and approval.
• Responsible for supporting all Obsolete, Inactive & Excess Inventory items.
• Support negotiating lead-time constraints with suppliers to negate missed commitment dates.
• Review all delivery issues and take appropriate corrective action to avoid schedule impact.
• Communication with vendors and suppliers to support purchasing needs.
• Work on special projects or assignments as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Supply Chain Management for the entire duration of internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior level status
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.