Procurement Intern

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG in Hamilton, Ohio is looking for a Procurement Intern to support day-to-day procurement activities. The intern will assist with purchase order processing, maintain supplier documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

This role requires a basic understanding of procurement, a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Procurement and Supply Management activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support purchase order and requisition processing in SAP.
• Maintain supplier documentation and vendor master data.
• Assist with supplier communication and follow-up activities.

Skills

Basic understanding of Procurement and Supply Management activities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

Good problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

Summary

The Procurement Intern supports the Procurement Department in its day-to-day activities by assisting with purchase order and purchase requisition processing, supplier documentation, compliance tracking, procurement system administration, vendor data maintenance, and Supplier Risk Management initiatives. The role also provides general support to the Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) team and contributes to continuous improvement efforts across procurement processes and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies, including reporting hazards and promoting safe work practices.
• Supports purchase order (PO) and purchase requisition (PR) processing in SAP, including creation, confirmations, price discrepancy resolution, and general purchasing inbox management.
• Maintains supplier documentation, vendor master data, and related procurement records, including consolidation, cleansing, and updates in systems such as Astras and SupplyOn.
• Supports supplier communication and follow-up activities, including urgent mass communications and coordination with suppliers regarding confirmations, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Assists with supplier system access coordination, cross‑functional stakeholder follow‑ups, and general support for procurement systems and tools.
• Supports Supplier Risk Management activities, including compliance tracking for CoC, CBAM, and UFLPA requirements.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and supports Procurement, Logistics, Accounting, and other internal stakeholders in resolving purchasing‑related issues.
• Ensures compliance with company policies related to Ethics, Compliance, Sustainability, and Risk Management.
• Performs general administrative and operational support tasks for the Procurement and Supply Management team and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Basic understanding of Procurement and Supply Management activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Accuracy and efficiency when completing data entry tasks.
• Highly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with well‑developed organizational and communication skills.

Education

• High school graduate
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• No prior work experience required

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.