Procurement Analytics Intern

Genfare; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Procurement Analytics Summer Intern to support the Procurement and Sourcing teams with data analysis, reporting, and insights. This role provides hands-on experience with ERP data, dashboards, spend analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how data drives procurement strategy while collaborating with Engineering, Finance, and Planning teams.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Experience working with data sets, spreadsheets, or basic reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret numerical data and present insights clearly.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining procurement dashboards and reports (spend analysis, savings tracking, KPI metrics, supplier performance).
• Analyze large datasets across materials, suppliers, pricing, and purchase orders to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support data validation and cleansing activities to ensure accuracy of ERP and procurement master data.
• Help prepare executive summaries, presentations, and visualizations for leadership reviews.
• Conduct research on suppliers, market pricing, commodity trends, and benchmarking.
• Assist in creating standardized tools (templates, scorecards, trackers) to support sourcing events and supplier evaluations.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Quality, Planning) on data-driven improvement projects.
• Support automation or AI-driven initiatives by assembling structured datasets and documentation.

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Genfare is a leader in configurable fare collection systems in the public transit industry. By creating high quality equipment and payment systems to improve the rider experience, we empower equitable mobility and provide services to better connect communities.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

The Procurement Analytics Summer Intern will support the Procurement and Sourcing teams by providing data analysis, reporting, and insights that improve decision-making across cost, supplier performance, and operational efficiency. This role will gain hands‑on experience working with ERP data, dashboards, spend analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how data drives procurement strategy.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Assist in developing and maintaining procurement dashboards and reports (spend analysis, savings tracking, KPI metrics, supplier performance)
• Analyze large datasets across materials, suppliers, pricing, and purchase orders to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support data validation and cleansing activities to ensure accuracy of ERP and procurement master data.
• Help prepare executive summaries, presentations, and visualizations for leadership reviews.
• Conduct research on suppliers, market pricing, commodity trends, and benchmarking.
• Assist in creating standardized tools (templates, scorecards, trackers) to support sourcing events and supplier evaluations.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Quality, Planning) on data-driven improvement projects.
• Support automation or AI-driven initiatives by assembling structured datasets and documentation.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Experience working with data sets, spreadsheets, or basic reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret numerical data and present insights clearly.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Qlik, Tableau, or similar.
• Knowledge of database tools or languages (SQL, Python) is a plus.
• Familiarity with supply chain, procurement, finance, or operations concepts.
• Understanding of KPIs such as cost savings, lead time, on-time delivery, PPV, and supplier scorecards.
• Interest in AI, automation, or data visualization.
• Ability to create clean, professional presentations in PowerPoint.

Education & Certifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Data Analytics
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Or a related field
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• No certifications required, but coursework in analytics, statistics, or supply chain is beneficial.

SPX Pay Transparency Statement

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate's experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and flexible time off. More information about our benefits can be found on the "Rewards and Benefits" section of our career page.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.