Summer 2027 Procurement Intern — Supply Chain & Analytics

Progress Rail Services Corp.; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Health insurance

Education assistance

Paid vacation

PTO

Employee assistance

Job summary

Progress Rail Services Corp. is seeking a Purchasing Intern in La Grange, Illinois to support day-to-day procurement activities within a manufacturing environment.

You will assist with purchase orders in the ERP system, supplier communications, and maintaining purchasing records while learning procurement processes and supplier management. The internship involves collaboration across inventory, logistics, and purchasing teams, with opportunities to participate in cost analysis, vendor reviews,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Developed analytical ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimal travel may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and processing purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Support supplier communication for order confirmations, delivery schedules, and issue resolution.
• Help maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Participate in cost analysis and vendor performance reviews.
• Collaborate with inventory and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Prepare reports and presentations for purchasing metrics and projects.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical ability

Independent and collaborative work

Willingness to travel

Education

Undergrad/grad program in business, supply chain, engineering, CS or accounting

Job description

Progress Rail Services Corp. is seeking a Purchasing Intern in La Grange, Illinois to support day-to-day procurement activities within a manufacturing environment.

You will assist with purchase orders in the ERP system, supplier communications, and maintaining purchasing records while learning procurement processes and supplier management. The internship involves collaboration across inventory, logistics, and purchasing teams, with opportunities to participate in cost analysis, vendor reviews,