Procurement Intern - Infrastructure Solutions (Summer 2027)

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a motivated Procurement Intern for our Pelzer, SC team. You will gain hands-on experience in procurement processes, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives while supporting daily department activities and project work.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field, with strong communication, analytical, and collaborative skills, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and produce high-quality work.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist Procurement with daily activities and projects to meet department goals.
• Track and report cost savings.
• Adhere to procurement policies and procedures.
• Research potential suppliers/vendors and gather product, service, and pricing information.
• Collaborate with category managers to identify savings opportunities and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare RFx documents, evaluate supplier proposals, and support negotiations under supervision.
• Contribute to category strategy refreshes with market intelligence and benchmarks.
• Identify inefficiencies in procurement workflows and suggest automation or optimization opportunities.
• Support procurement-related projects including supplier research, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Fast learner

Education

Pursuing degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Procurement team as a Procurement Intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement processes and supplier management within a dynamic organization. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and eager to learn about procurement practices and strategies.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Procurement team as a Procurement Intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement processes and supplier management within a dynamic organization. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and eager to learn about procurement practices and strategies.

A successful candidate will be local to Pelzer, SC, and plan to graduate in December of 2027 or May 2028. We are looking for candidates majoring in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• This position will assist the Procurement department with their daily activities and projects to ensure achievement of department goals and objectives
• Track and report cost savings
• Maintain adherence to procurement policies and procedures
• Conduct research to identify potential suppliers/vendors and gather information on their products, services, and pricing
• Cost Reduction Planning: Collaborate with category managers to identify savings opportunities, analyze spend data, and support implementation of cost-saving initiatives
• Sourcing Activities: Help prepare RFx documents, evaluate supplier proposals, and support negotiations under supervision
• Strategy Development: Contribute to category strategy refreshes by gathering market intelligence and benchmarking data
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in procurement workflows and suggest automation or optimization opportunities
• Project Support: Assist with procurement-related projects including supplier research, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated work ethic and detail-orientation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and produce high-quality work
• Collaboration and teamwork

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A

Time Travel Required

• 10%

OFFICE LOCATION:

• Pelzer, SC

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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