Category Management Purchasing Intern

Schaeffler is seeking a Category Management Purchasing Intern to support their electronic purchasing team. This hands-on role involves managing supplier interactions, sourcing activities, and category data, providing practical experience in procurement processes.

What you'll do:

• Support the Category Management Electronic Purchasing team in both daily operations and strategic initiatives
• Coordinate and schedule business meetings with electronic suppliers to ensure effective communication and alignment
• Lead the planning and coordination of key supplier roadmap reviews and tech day set up
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain pricing, cost models, and sourcing documentation
• Support Request for Information (RFI) activities and project quotation processes
• Assist with Request for Quotation (RFQ) execution and support end-to-end sourcing processes
• Maintain and continuously improve category reports, dashboards, and databases to ensure data accuracy and usability
• Assist in the development of presentations and management materials to support purchasing decisions
• Conduct research and analysis on market trends, commodity developments, and potential supply risks
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function to enhance efficiency and performance
• Support tariff mitigation activities and related reporting requirements
• Assist in advancing supply chain resiliency initiatives to strengthen risk management and continuity

What they're looking for:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Maintained a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Soft skills: exceptional organization, a 'proactive' mindset, and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Technical skills: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship