Procurement Intern

BEUMER Group • Somerset, NJ

12h • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Procurement Intern will support the procurement team in sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management activities. This role provides hands-on experience in supply chain operations, supplier coordination, cost analysis, and administrative procurement functions. The intern will gain practical exposure to procurement systems and processes while contributing to day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Track order status and follow up with vendors on deliveries.
• Coordinate with internal team (engineering, project managers, procurement, site supervisors, and shipping) and ensure order deliveries on time
• Compare actual progress vs planned delivery dates, identify risks early and push for corrective actions, help prevent project delays due to late material arrival.
• Regularly follow up with supplier on production progress, shipping dates and potential delays
• Act as the main point of contact between the company and vendors, build vendor relationships to improve responsiveness and reliability, and escalate issues when suppliers fall behind schedule
• Assist in preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Support supplier research, vendor comparisons, and quotation analysis.
• Help maintain supplier databases and procurement records.
• Assist in preparing procurement reports and cost analysis.
• Support contract documentation and filing.
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding purchasing needs.
• Help ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform general administrative tasks related to procurement operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern