Paid Procurement Internship: Real Projects & Mentorship

Find a- Textron; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Real project work

401(k) vesting credits

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation is offering a Buyer intern position that supports supply chain planning, negotiating, and supplier management. You’ll work on real projects alongside experienced professionals during a 10-week summer program in Mesa, AZ.

You will gain hands-on experience in procurement, demand signals, and inventory management while developing communication and problem-solving skills in a collaborative, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented and well organized.
• Ability to work in a close team environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Attention to detail and responsiveness to internal/external requests.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement by assisting with material purchases and delivery coordination.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities for assigned parts/commodities.
• Assist with supplier cost reduction and cost avoidance commitments.
• Use demand signals to plan negotiation strategies.
• Manage inventory levels to maximize turns while maintaining fill rates.
• Prepare purchase orders and track delivery deadlines.
• Review defective goods with QA to determine root cause.
• Analyze market conditions and supplier costs to provide recommendations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivated

Organized

Team player

Deadline oriented

Attention to detail

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Job description

Textron Aviation is offering a Buyer intern position that supports supply chain planning, negotiating, and supplier management. You’ll work on real projects alongside experienced professionals during a 10-week summer program in Mesa, AZ.

You will gain hands-on experience in procurement, demand signals, and inventory management while developing communication and problem-solving skills in a collaborative, on-site environment.