Intern Purchasing, Summer of 2027

Rogers Athletic Company; Clare (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Group in Clare, MI is seeking a Purchasing Intern for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in supply chain and purchasing operations while supporting procurement activities within Epicor.

You will collaborate with manufacturing engineering, shipping, and receiving to process orders, manage stock levels, and build supplier relations. This on-site internship emphasizes teamwork and growth.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree; student involvement is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the English language.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Outlook and ERP software tools.

Responsibilities

• Procure components to meet demand while learning Epicor inventory management.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on custom material requirements.
• Process purchase orders with Shipping/Receiving and handle inbound discrepancies.
• Evaluate safety stock and place orders for production components.
• Build supplier relations to improve efficiency and expedite urgent parts.
• Coordinate pricing schedules with suppliers and perform related duties.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP software

Job description

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Intern Purchasing, Summer of 2027

Seasonal Full-Time Clare, MI, US

Position Title: Purchasing Intern (Summer 2027)

Join Our Team!

Are you ready to be part of something innovative? The Rogers Group is a family-owned network of dynamic businesses, including StageRight and Rogers Athletics, creating solutions for markets from sports and entertainment to home food preservation. We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and delivering excellence.

At The Rogers Group, you’re not just filling a position you’re joining a team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. If you’re motivated, dependable, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Summary:

The purpose of the Purchasing Intern is to gain applicable career experience in a growing organization. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable, hands-on experience in several aspects of Supply Chain and Purchasing Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procure components to meet the demand while gaining an understanding of the current Inventory Management system, Epicor.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering on custom job requirements that require special purchased materials.
• Work with Shipping and Receiving to process purchase orders including any in-bound shipment discrepancies.
• Evaluate safety stock levels and ordering perimeters to determine the best procurement option and place purchase orders for components needed in the production process.
• Build and manage supplier relations to facilitate the best efficiencies.
• Expedite production parts with urgency on multiple immediate part needs.
• Evaluate safety stock levels and upcoming demand on multiple types of production components.
• Coordinate pricing schedules with suppliers for materials ordered.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree. Student involvement/work experience is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret the English language.

REASONING ABILITY: Can effectively handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment and is a self-starter with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and superior problem-solving skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other ERP software tools.

This internship is located on-site in Clare, Michigan.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination.

Rogers Group is a drug-free workplace. We also conduct thorough background checks on all candidates as part of our hiring process.