Purchasing Intern: Data-Driven Sourcing & Ops Support

Carboline; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Carboline in St. Louis, MO offers a 12-week Summer 2027 Purchasing Internship designed to kickstart your career in supply chain.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience with supplier partnerships, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, and Operations. Ideal candidates are pursuing Procurement or Supply Chain degrees, can commit to 30–40 hours weekly from May through August, and bring strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Available to work 30-40 hours per week from May through August.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational knowledge of paint and coatings industry through hands-on experience.
• Update and maintain purchasing data to drive accuracy.
• Communicate with suppliers to gather essential business information.
• Analyze invoice discrepancies and inventory challenges.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to shape forecasts.
• Support sourcing initiatives to contribute to cost savings and efficiency.
• Assist in active product development projects and strategic purchasing efforts.
• Champion safety and quality by adhering to company standards and protocols.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office

Education

Procurement / Supply Chain related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carboline in St. Louis, MO offers a 12-week Summer 2027 Purchasing Internship designed to kickstart your career in supply chain.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience with supplier partnerships, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, and Operations. Ideal candidates are pursuing Procurement or Supply Chain degrees, can commit to 30–40 hours weekly from May through August, and bring strong communication and organizational skills.