Purchasing Intern; Year-Round

## Purchasing Intern (Year-Round)
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Charter Steel - Cleveland, OH:
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R08092## Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience.  Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.

** About the Purchasing Internship**:

You’ll gain hands-on experience across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, RFPs, bid analysis, and spend analysis. You’ll also strengthen your analytical, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support real business needs.  
** Program structure:**
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* Schedule:

** Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer
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* Location:

** Cleveland, OH
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* Start Date:

** January 2027
* ** Duration:
** Year-round internship
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* What we're looking for:

*** Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
* Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office software:
Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Ability to succeed in a team environment.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks.  
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* Preferred experience:

*** ERP experience.
* Purchasing experience.
* Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S tools.
** What you'll focus on:
*** Support the Procurement team by managing the open order process, including supplier communication and follow-up to ensure timely order fulfillment.
* Prepare, analyze, and support the execution of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), including bid evaluation and supplier communication.
* Partner with the Process Team to conduct supplier document audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with the buying team to develop and maintain master product portfolios, creating a foundation for future benchmarking and sourcing opportunities.
* Assist with procurement data analysis, reporting, and special projects that drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
* Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support day-to-day procurement activities.
* Explore and apply AI tools and emerging technologies to identify process improvement opportunities, streamline administrative work, an enhance decision-making. Interns are encouraged to experiment with new approaches, think creatively, and present ideas that improve team efficiency and effectiveness.#Charter Steel#LI-AF1#LI-Hybrid Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.