Procurement & Supply Chain Intern — Data-Driven Ops Partner

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kansas is seeking a procurement intern to assist with purchase orders, supplier communications, data analysis, and inventory tracking to ensure material availability.

You will build reports and dashboards in Tableau and Power BI, support cost-saving initiatives, and collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Logistics while developing essential skills in Excel, budgeting, and supplier management. Active enrollment in a partner institution is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and processing purchase orders and tracking order status through completion.
• Support vendor and supplier communications regarding pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and documentation requirements.
• Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supply chain risks.
• Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, procurement files, and purchasing databases.
• Help monitor inventory levels and support replenishment planning to ensure material availability.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews by tracking quality, delivery, and service metrics.
• Assist with invoice reconciliation and resolution of purchasing discrepancies between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams to support purchasing and supply chain initiatives.
• Develop reports and dashboards providing visibility into purchasing activity, spend, inventory, and vendor performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on procurement efficiency, cost management, and process standardization.

Skills

Data Analysis

Procurement Management

Microsoft Excel

Vendor Communication

Inventory Management

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Java

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, HR)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Java

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jobtailor in Kansas is seeking a procurement intern to assist with purchase orders, supplier communications, data analysis, and inventory tracking to ensure material availability.

You will build reports and dashboards in Tableau and Power BI, support cost-saving initiatives, and collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Logistics while developing essential skills in Excel, budgeting, and supplier management. Active enrollment in a partner institution is preferred.