Purchasing Intern

BARNES; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is offering a Purchasing Intern position at our West Chester, OH site. You will collaborate with Global Purchasing, Planning, IT, Legal and HR on assignments and perform data analysis on PO metrics, spend, RFQs, and market indices.

The role supports the ASL and supplier portal, maintains data integrity, and contributes to internship projects with leadership presentations. Enrollment as a rising junior/senior in related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a business environment.
• Ability to schedule and organize time and tasks effectively.
• Ability to work in a challenging and schedule driven environment.
• Possess analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend automation opportunities.
• Familiarity with intermediate and advanced Excel functions.
• Familiarity with Power BI and ability to learn Articulate 360.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Global Purchasing, Planning, IT, Legal & HR on various assignments.
• Complete required data analysis on PO metrics, spend, RFQs and market indices.
• Support approved supplier list (ASL) and supplier portal implementation.
• Support supply chain standard work, training and skills matrix updates.
• Support supplier contract review, analysis and negotiation.
• Maintain supply chain data and data integrity.
• Assist with data collection and creation of customer evaluations and scorecards for the Farnborough airshow.
• Complete internship projects and present findings to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Business environment experience

Organizational skills

Lean/continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree (rising junior/senior) in Integrated Supply Chain Management/IT/Engineering/Business/Materials Management

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot, What-If, Power Query)

Power BI

Articulate 360

Job description

Barnes Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defense market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the Barnes Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Defense industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repairs.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Intern at our West Chester, OH site.

Core Responsibilities

• Work directly with Global Purchasing, Planning, IT, Legal & HR organizations on various assignments
• Complete required data analysis on PO Metrics, Spend, RFQs and market indices
• Support global Approved Supplier List (ASL) and supplier portal implementation
• Support and maintain the supply chain standard work, training and skills matrix
• Support supplier contract review, analysis and negotiation
• Maintain supply chain data and ensure data integrity
• Support the data collection, and creation of customer evaluations, including scorecards, for the Farnborough airshow
• Complete internship projects and present findings to leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a business environment
• Ability to schedule and organize time and tasks effectively
• Ability to work in a challenging and schedule driven environment
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
• Familiarity with intermediate (V-lookup/Pivot tables) and advanced (What-If, Power Query) Excel functions
• Familiarity with basic Power BI functions and ability to learn Articulate 360 software for standard work training creation
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise, principles and practices

Education Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university as a rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree preferred in Integrated Supply Chain Management, IT, Engineering, Business or Materials Management

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