Purchasing Assistant Intern

Golden Hippo®; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Charity sponsorships

Professional development

On-site gym & kitchen

Company events

Job summary

Golden Hippo is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Intern to support the Purchasing and Supply Chain teams in Woodland Hills, CA. This part-time role (25–29 hours/week) focuses on keeping POs up to date, maintaining open orders, and updating ETAs in the system. You’ll work closely with vendors on orders, pricing, and delivery timelines.

Start date September 14th with end date December 10th. Earn $18–$20 per hour and gain hands-on experience in a fast-moving consumer goods environment, with on-site

Qualifications

• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized with good planning.
• Strong technical skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Adaptable and flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Purchase Orders are up to date
• Check for past dues and PPVs
• Close POs accordingly and update ETAs per open orders
• Develop relationships with vendors to get the best price and service
• Work closely with Vendors on open orders and update Master sheet
• Acknowledge POs and upload BOLs and PODs where applicable
• Run Open order report and share with vendors to get up-to-date ETAs
• Process corrugated POs per warehouse needs
• Work on projects that will pertain the purchasing team

Skills

relationship building

attention to detail

organizational skills

technical skills

continuous improvement mindset

adaptable and flexible

Job description

Where A-Players Thrive. We’re an employee‑owned, vertically‑integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,000 team members across multiple companies, we create best‑in‑class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $600 million of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.

Where A-Players Thrive. We’re an employee‑owned, vertically‑integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,000 team members across multiple companies, we create best‑in‑class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $600 million of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.

We’re Looking For A(n):

Purchasing Assistant Intern

Location:

Woodland Hills, CA

Program Dates:

• Start Date: September 14th
• End Date: December 10th

Workload:

Part‑time, 25-29 hours/week

What You’ll Be Doing:

Responsible for assisting Purchasing functions for Golden Hippo and assisting the Supply Chain team. This position will also maintain all open orders and update the system accordingly. Work closely with Vendors on open orders and any transactions pertaining to the POs.

• Ensure that all Purchase Orders are up to Date
• Check for past dues and PPVs
• Close POs accordingly and update ETAs per open orders
• Develop relationships with vendors to get the best price and service
• Work closely with Vendors on open orders and update Master sheet
• Acknowledge POs and upload BOLs and PODs where applicable
• Run Open order report and share with vendors to get up-to-date ETAs
• Process corrugated POs per warehouse needs
• Work on projects that will pertain the purchasing team

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Great at relationship building
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong Technical skills
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Adaptable and Flexible

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym.
• Virtual and in-person company events, like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

The base hourly range is $18-$20.

The posted hourly range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.

Hourly range is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.