Procurement and Sourcing Intern

Dayton Parts LLC; Colmar (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorman Products is seeking a motivated Procurement Intern to join the Supply Chain team. The role offers hands-on experience in procurement and supplier management, data analysis, and purchasing tasks, with opportunities to contribute to cost and process improvements.

This internship emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Finance, and supplier partners while gaining practical exposure to procurement processes and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement by supporting sourcing activities.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations.
• Organize and send RFQs to potential suppliers.
• Maintain procurement databases and process documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to engineer, source, and launch new products.
• Help manage supplier relationships and resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Procurement and Sourcing Intern (55087)

Requisition ID55087-Posted10/15/2026

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Procurement Intern to join our Supply Chain team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain management. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and contribute to a variety of activities, including supplier management, data analysis, and purchasing tasks.

Primary Duties

• Assist in the procurement process by supporting the sourcing team in purchasing activities.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings.
• Organize and send out RFQ’s to potential suppliers.
• Maintain and update procurement databases and process documentation.
• Collaborate cross functionally to engineer, source, develop, and launch new products to the market.
• Assist in managing supplier relationships and resolving any issues that arise.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an organized manner
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, resourceful, and effective in cross-functional team environment

Education / Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree at an accredited college or university
• Majoring in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Information Systems Management, Data & Analytics, or a related field

What The Intern Will Learn

During the internship, the student will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience with procurement and supply chain processes, including sourcing, supplier communication, cost analysis, and inventory management.
• Learn how to analyze business data and develop actionable insights using tools such as Excel, SAP, and reporting dashboards to support strategic decision-making.
• Build professional skills through cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Finance, and supplier partners while contributing to real-world projects and process improvement initiatives.

The US base rate for this full-time position is $24/hr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com