Strategic Sourcing Intern: 10-Week Hands-on Mentorship

Textron; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron in Augusta, GA offers a 10-week Strategic Sourcing Intern role designed to give hands-on experience on real projects with experienced professionals. You will work on supplier selection, make vs. buy analyses, and supplier transitions to optimize the supply chain.

Mentorship and development opportunities accompany real project work, with exposure to cross-functional teams and a chance to contribute to cost reduction initiatives while supporting accounts payable for timely payments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field.
• Software knowledge: SAP and Microsoft Office apps.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to manage a global base.

Responsibilities

• Participate in sourcing activities for new product launches and changes.
• Assist with selecting and managing suppliers.
• Perform make vs. buy analysis to optimize supply chain.
• Support supplier transition to move work between suppliers or in-house to external suppliers.
• Assist supplier and quality teams to address delivery and quality issues.
• Coordinate RFQ packages with the supply base.
• Contribute to supplier rationalization efforts.
• Identify and implement cost reductions as part of VA/VE teams.
• Assist Accounts Payable to ensure timely supplier payments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-cultural coordination

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Textron in Augusta, GA offers a 10-week Strategic Sourcing Intern role designed to give hands-on experience on real projects with experienced professionals. You will work on supplier selection, make vs. buy analyses, and supplier transitions to optimize the supply chain.

Mentorship and development opportunities accompany real project work, with exposure to cross-functional teams and a chance to contribute to cost reduction initiatives while supporting accounts payable for timely payments.