Procurement Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Clark Associates, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus and warehouse tours

Team shadowing and mentorship

Networking events

Soft-skill and hard-skill development

Job summary

A leading procurement firm seeks a detail-oriented Procurement Operations Intern based in Lancaster, PA. The internship is a full-time opportunity where you'll support purchasing and supply chain functions through daily inventory management and vendor coordination. You'll engage in process improvements and pricing strategies while benefiting from robust training and mentorship. This role offers a chance to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced environment, impacting significant inventory operations.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and collaborative with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and team members.
• Interest in supply chain and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily inventory tasks such as placing orders.
• Coordinating with vendors to resolve supply issues.
• Contributing to inventory planning and purchasing decisions.
• Assisting with setting prices to achieve growth goals.
• Participating in initiatives to reduce costs through improvements.

Job description

Job Summary

Applicants for this position must be located within a one-hour drive of Lancaster, PA at the time of internship to be considered.

Clark Associates is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Procurement Operations Intern to support key purchasing and supply chain functions. This full-time internship is based in Lancaster, PA, for candidates within a one-hour driving radius.

As an intern, you’ll play a hands‑on role in inventory control, forecasting, pricing, and vendor management. You’ll help manage daily procurement activities, support process improvements, and contribute to aligning pricing strategies with broader business goals. Your work will directly impact how millions of dollars in inventory move through our stores, distribution centers, and ultimately to our customers.

Interns at Clark enjoy a high degree of autonomy and work closely with department leaders. You’ll also benefit from our robust training program, which includes: Campus and warehouse tours, Team shadowing and mentorship, Volunteer opportunities, Roundtable discussions and leadership presentations, Networking events, and Soft‑skill and hard‑skill development.

This is a great opportunity to gain real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment while making meaningful contributions to our operations. Click here to learn more about our internship program.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily inventory tasks such as placing orders, reviewing vendor invoices, and monitoring stock levels
• Coordinating with vendors to resolve day‑to‑day supply issues
• Contributing to inventory planning and purchasing decisions within cross‑functional teams
• Assisting with setting prices to achieve growth and profitability goals
• Participating in initiatives to decrease the cost of serving our customers through packaging improvements, sell units of measure optimization, and order efficiency.
• Reviewing reports to help ensure ordering accuracy and support workflow improvements