Purchasing Intern

The Kendall Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Project-based assignments

Job summary

The Kendall Group in Grand Rapids is offering a 10-12 week paid Purchasing Intern program designed to give hands-on experience in purchasing, data analysis, and pricing. Interns will work on real projects from start to finish and gain exposure to procurement professionals.

The program includes dedicated mentoring, project ownership, and opportunities to interact with leadership. You will gain practical skills in a collaborative, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in supply chain, business, or related field; minimum GPA 3.0.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in common software packages and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a normal office environment; onsite with some flexibility for remote/hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing and pricing tasks, contribute to project work and data analysis.
• Assist with process improvements that add value to the business.
• Collaborate with procurement professionals and spend time learning best practices.

Skills

Customer Focus

Results Driven

Accountability

Teamwork

Decision Quality

Technical Aptitude

Time Management

Education

Pursuing a degree in supply chain, business, or related field; GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: The Purchasing Intern role will support purchasing and pricing functions by contributing to project-based work, assisting with data analysis, and helping drive process improvements that add value to the business while gaining hands‑on experience working alongside procurement professionals.

What you can expect:

The Kendall Group offers a 10-12-week paid internship program where you are provided with the experience and knowledge essential for a career within Purchasing. This is a project-based internship, where each intern will own and deliver a project or multiple projects from start to finish during their time with The Kendall Group. Each project will be addressing a gap within the function and driving tangible value for the business. This program has been highly successful at giving valuable experience to students as well as providing potential long-term opportunities within the company.

This unique program allows individuals the opportunity for direct exposure to foundational Purchasing principles and work alongside Purchasing professionals. Our internship program is designed to ensure you have an optimal experience by doing real world work that is meaningful to our business and customers. You will have a dedicated manager/ trainer, personal coach, and regular meetings with a member of the internship coordination team. You will have the opportunity to experience our passion about giving back to the community by participating in a Kendall Charitable Giving Event. During your internship at Kendall, you'll have the chance to meet and familiarize yourself with our executive and senior leadership team members, as well as gain exposure to the various business units and departments that make up our organization.

Location:

Must be flexible to work onsite most, if not all, days. Some remote or hybrid opportunities may be considered.

Competencies you possess:

• Customer Focus
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Decision Quality
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Time Management

What you'll need:

• Education:Pursuing an associates, bachelor's or graduate degree at an accredited institution in supply chain management, business, or related field; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Analytics/Computer Skills A well-rounded skill set including knowledge of common software packages, organization skills, and the general nature of being detail-oriented
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to see, talk and hear
  • Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.