Procurement ​/Supply Chain Intern - Onsite 12 Months Contract (Recent or pursuing a Bachelor' Degree

Position :
Procurement / Supply Chain Intern Location :
Sumter, SC Duration : 12 Months Total Hours/week : 40.001st Shift Client :
Medical Devices Company Job Category :
Professional

Employment Type

:
Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT

Rate:$24/hr Onsite

• This position represents a strong developmental opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented student to gain hands-on experience within client Supply Chain organization.
• Reporting to the Procurement / Supply Chain leadership team, the Procurement Intern will support daily purchasing operations, supplier coordination, and data analysis activities.
• The role will contribute to improving procurement visibility, operational efficiency, and data accuracy through structured reporting, follow-ups, and process improvement initiatives.
• The intern will gain exposure to procurement systems, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting key business priorities in delivery, cost, and service performance.

• Support purchase order (PO) management activities, including tracking open orders, confirmations, and delivery updates
• Follow up with suppliers on past-due orders and critical shortages to ensure continuity of supply
• Maintain and update procurement trackers (open PO report, shortage list, supplier follow-up log)
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly procurement reports, including:
• On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance
• Lead time tracking
• Past due and risk analysis
• Perform data validation and cleansing activities for supplier and material master data (lead times, pricing, MOQs)
• Support inventory and material flow analysis by reviewing stock levels, shortages, and excess inventory trends
• Assist in cross-functional coordination with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance teams to resolve supply and invoice issues
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including:
• Converting manual processes into digital tools (Excel, SharePoint)
• Standardizing reporting templates and trackers
• Documenting basic procurement procedures (SOPs)
• Support supplier performance tracking and reporting for internal reviews
• Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Procurement team as needed

• This position has the following minimum educational requirements:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

• No prior experience required; internship or project experience in supply chain or data analysis is a plus

• Basic understanding of supply chain and procurement concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, formulas preferred)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured and organized manner
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) is a plus

• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn