Buyer Intern

Zekelman • Chandler, AZ

48d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Buyer Intern at Z Modular (a division of Zekelman Industries), you will support purchasing operations and gain valuable hands-on experience in procurement, vendor communication, and materials planning within a modular construction environment. This internship will give you exposure to real-time purchasing tools, construction workflows, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager, contributing to daily procurement functions and gaining insight into how purchasing decisions impact timelines, budgets, and the construction lifecycle. This is a full-time, on-site internship based at our Chandler, AZ plant. The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 26, 2026, through August 14, 2026. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, curious about construction supply chains, and ready to build confidence in both systems and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Familiarity with Excel required; exposure to D365, Power BI, or Procore is a plus
• Comfortable learning technical systems and reading construction documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with a problem-solving mindset and a strong desire to learn
• Available to travel for the Internship Summit, hosted at a Zekelman Industries location
• This role is open to candidates who are permanently authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency in ERP tools such as D365, learning to create, track, and manage purchase orders
• Analyze material requirements and delivery timelines using system data and Power BI reports
• Create and execute purchase orders under the guidance of the Sr. Purchasing Manager
• Communicate with vendors to confirm orders, resolve issues, and maintain supplier relationships
• Observe and learn the flow of materials through the plant and how materials support different stages of modular construction
• Review Procore and construction documents to better understand building types, scopes, and construction sequencing
• Collaborate with departments such as production, finance, accounts payable, BOM, and engineering to resolve purchasing challenges
• Gain insight into how effective procurement contributes to on-time delivery and project success
• Participate in meetings and team projects, building confidence in professional communication
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

• Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, supply chain processes, and construction workflows
• Opportunities to shadow and collaborate with experienced buyers and procurement professionals
• Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions
• Regular coaching and feedback to support your growth
• Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit
• Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern