Purchasing Specialist Intern

Burkentine and Sons Builders Inc•Penn Township, PA

About The Position

Acquires and evaluates quotes to assist in determining the most desirable suppliers based on reputation, price, quality, service, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities. · Manages the individual project workflow to ensure it meets and maintains milestone dates, is complete, and is turned over to the Superintendent as scheduled. · Manage incoming quotes and proposals for all projects, saving them into the estimating software, and upload to the proper file sharing program. · Assist in developing and creating documents, workflows, budgets, estimates, and scopes of work with the E&P team. · Create detailed material takeoffs in various CSI classifications. · Create and generate purchase orders, change orders, and Subcontracts for vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers. · Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor files, records, and documentation. · Conduct cost analysis and set benchmarks for improvement for current and future projects. · Communicate effectively with project managers, senior project managers, and production managers. Complete and present a final project presentation at the conclusion of the internship, highlighting experience gained, project outcomes, and key organizational insights.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License or reliable transportation
2026 or 2027 Graduate Preferred
Coursework in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or Accounting & Finance preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Acquires and evaluates quotes to assist in determining the most desirable suppliers based on reputation, price, quality, service, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities.
Manages the individual project workflow to ensure it meets and maintains milestone dates, is complete, and is turned over to the Superintendent as scheduled.
Manage incoming quotes and proposals for all projects, saving them into the estimating software, and upload to the proper file sharing program.
Assist in developing and creating documents, workflows, budgets, estimates, and scopes of work with the E&P team.
Create detailed material takeoffs in various CSI classifications.
Create and generate purchase orders, change orders, and Subcontracts for vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor files, records, and documentation.
Conduct cost analysis and set benchmarks for improvement for current and future projects.
Communicate effectively with project managers, senior project managers, and production managers.
Complete and present a final project presentation at the conclusion of the internship, highlighting experience gained, project outcomes, and key organizational insights.