Procurement Intern: Data-Driven Purchasing & RFQ

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Valeo North America is seeking a Purchasing Intern to support the Purchasing team with creating purchase orders, rescheduling, and placing orders, while assisting with RFQ processes and transition planning for commodities.

You will gain hands-on experience by working with project buyers to secure material for Design Validation and Project Validation builds, attending supplier meetings, and analyzing supplier data in a fast-paced automotive procurement environment.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in Business Degree or related field.
• Strong data and Excel skills are required.
• Interest in procurement and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Create new POs and spot buy POs; review overstock/open orders/expedite reports.
• Coordinate with Project Buyers to secure material for Design Validation and Project Validation builds.
• Attend supplier meetings and take meeting minutes.
• Support sourcing activity by sending RFQ requests and supplier requirements.

Skills

PO creation

RFQ support

Data analysis

Supply chain basics

Attention to detail

Education

Business degree or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Valeo North America is seeking a Purchasing Intern to support the Purchasing team with creating purchase orders, rescheduling, and placing orders, while assisting with RFQ processes and transition planning for commodities.

You will gain hands-on experience by working with project buyers to secure material for Design Validation and Project Validation builds, attending supplier meetings, and analyzing supplier data in a fast-paced automotive procurement environment.