Precision Castparts is a metal manufacturing company that specializes in proving aerostructures and airfoils. They are seeking a Purchasing Intern to assist with various purchasing and supply chain tasks, including data analysis, supplier operations evaluation, and inventory management.
Responsibilities
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to evaluate price/cost conditions.
Analysis of supplier operations to determine capability to meet plant objectives.
Supports maintenance of records and documentation to assure compliance with corporate policy and procedure.
Resolves discrepancies that arise such as discrepancy pricing, warranty claims, failure to comply with specifications, over shipments, etc.
Supports shelf stocking of inventory, disposition of obsolete inventory, and review of reorder point quantities.
Reconciles received supply items and reviews spending reports with Team Leaders.
Ability to handle projects with tight deadlines.
Demonstrates high urgency and strong motivation.
Resolve AP mismatches on invoicing, receiving and pricing issues.
Research and assist with cost savings opportunities by obtaining quotes from several different vendors.
Evaluate plant level contracts and identify risks or areas of refinement to support SSBO spend.
Follow up on calls for proposals.
General purchase order support as needed.
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment in a program pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain or business management
Basic understanding of purchasing, supply chain, and operations
General administrative duties are required, and attention to administrative details is required
Strong problem solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse people and cross-functional teams
Must comfortably interact with employees
Preferred
Experience analyzing data and using Microsoft programs
Precision Castparts is a metal manufacturing company that specializes in proving aerostructures and airfoils. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
