Procurement /Supply Chain Intern - Onsite 12 Months Contract (Recent or pursuing a Bachelor' Degree)

MillenniumSoft Inc; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc. in Sumter, SC is seeking a Procurement / Supply Chain Intern for a 12-month, 40-hour week assignment onsite. The role will support daily purchasing operations, supplier coordination, and data analysis to improve procurement visibility and efficiency.

You will gain exposure to procurement systems and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to delivery, cost, and service improvements while developing hands-on experience in a real client supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• No prior experience required; internship or project in supply chain or data analysis is a plus
• Basic understanding of supply chain and procurement concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, formulas preferred)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy

Responsibilities

• Support purchase order (PO) management activities, including tracking open orders, confirmations, and delivery updates
• Follow up with suppliers on past-due orders and critical shortages to ensure continuity of supply
• Maintain and update procurement trackers (open PO report, shortage list, supplier follow-up log)
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly procurement reports, including:
• On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance
• Lead time tracking
• Past due and risk analysis
• Perform data validation and cleansing activities for supplier and material master data (lead times, pricing, MOQs)
• Support inventory and material flow analysis by reviewing stock levels, shortages, and excess inventory trends
• Assist in cross-functional coordination with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance teams to resolve supply and invoice issues
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including:
• Converting manual processes into digital tools (Excel, SharePoint)
• Standardizing reporting templates and trackers
• Documenting basic procurement procedures (SOPs)
• Support supplier performance tracking and reporting for internal reviews
• Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Procurement team as needed

Job description

Position : Procurement / Supply Chain Intern

Location : Sumter, SC

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Professional

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT

Rate : $24/hr Onsite

Job Description

Job Summary

• This position represents a strong developmental opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented student to gain hands-on experience within client Supply Chain organization.


• Reporting to the Procurement / Supply Chain leadership team, the Procurement Intern will support daily purchasing operations, supplier coordination, and data analysis activities.


• The role will contribute to improving procurement visibility, operational efficiency, and data accuracy through structured reporting, follow-ups, and process improvement initiatives.


• The intern will gain exposure to procurement systems, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting key business priorities in delivery, cost, and service performance.

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

• Support purchase order (PO) management activities, including tracking open orders, confirmations, and delivery updates


• Follow up with suppliers on past-due orders and critical shortages to ensure continuity of supply


• Maintain and update procurement trackers (open PO report, shortage list, supplier follow-up log)


• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly procurement reports, including:


• On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance


• Lead time tracking


• Past due and risk analysis


• Perform data validation and cleansing activities for supplier and material master data (lead times, pricing, MOQs)


• Support inventory and material flow analysis by reviewing stock levels, shortages, and excess inventory trends


• Assist in cross-functional coordination with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance teams to resolve supply and invoice issues


• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including:


• Converting manual processes into digital tools (Excel, SharePoint)


• Standardizing reporting templates and trackers


• Documenting basic procurement procedures (SOPs)


• Support supplier performance tracking and reporting for internal reviews


• Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Procurement team as needed

Minimum Education

• This position has the following minimum educational requirements:


• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Minimum Experience

• No prior experience required; internship or project experience in supply chain or data analysis is a plus

Basic Knowledge And Skills

Professional Skills

• Basic understanding of supply chain and procurement concepts


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, formulas preferred)


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Attention to detail and data accuracy


• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured and organized manner


• Basic knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) is a plus

Leadership Skills

• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration


• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn