Procurement Intern, Summer 2027 — Buying & Analytics

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking an internship in procurement to support material purchases and supplier coordination, aligning with quality, delivery and pricing goals.

As a student, you will help with order placement, rescheduling, and invoice reconciliation while learning through real-world projects; a GPA of 3.0+ and strong analytics are preferred; the role offers a pathway to professional development and exposure to global teams.

Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Supply Chain Management for the entire duration of internship.
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing of materials in accordance with Plexus management and customer contracts (unit price, quality, delivery).
• Make tactical buying decisions for placement and management of purchases within assigned MRP portfolio to meet demand.
• Support all Obsolete, Inactive & Excess Inventory items.
• Assist in negotiating lead-time constraints with suppliers to avoid missed commitments.
• Review delivery issues and take corrective action to avoid schedule impact.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to support purchasing needs.
• Participate in special projects or assignments as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking an internship in procurement to support material purchases and supplier coordination, aligning with quality, delivery and pricing goals.

As a student, you will help with order placement, rescheduling, and invoice reconciliation while learning through real-world projects; a GPA of 3.0+ and strong analytics are preferred; the role offers a pathway to professional development and exposure to global teams.