Procurement Intern

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America is looking for a Procurement Intern to support the Procurement Department with daily activities, including purchase order processing and compliance tracking. The ideal candidate will be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, demonstrating strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in a diverse, collaborative environment within a world-class manufacturing company based in Hamilton, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Procurement and Supply Management activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports purchase order and requisition processing in SAP.
• Maintains supplier documentation and vendor master data.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Basic understanding of Procurement and Supply Management activities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

Strong attention to detail

Good problem-solving skills

Education

Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Company

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.

Your responsibilities

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.

Your profile

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.