Intern: Purchasing (Fall 2024)

Location:

Shippensburg, PA, US, 17257

Position Type: Student

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

The purpose of this position is to assist the Purchasing department with assignments specific to strategic sourcing (commodity) function. The function focuses on following business areas:

• Sub-commodity strategy development and alignment with stake holders

• Sub commodity strategy communication and approvals including implementation road map

• Share the best practice across commodities and products

• Manage material productivity pipeline aligned with business needs

• Project targets (Quality, Delivery, Cost)

• Product cost road map and material productivity pipeline development

• Supplier risk management including agreements sign off to secure the business

• Early Supplier Involvement and supplier innovation proposal (process and products)

• Raw material forecast and actuals implementations

• Lead Business Review Meetings with suppliers specifics to business/projects/technology

Core Responsibilities:

• Working with strategic sourcing/commodity managers to support data management. Activities such as data validation, data integrity presenting improvement areas

• Learn and develop “strategy development process” under guidance of commodity manager

• RFQ (Request for Quotation)/order management/Part follow up for key projects

• Entry level Purchasing activities with task-oriented assignments guided by commodity managers

• General assistance Purchasing Strategic Sourcing team on need basis

• Support Project managers for project specifics/internal and external follow ups

• Daily networking and learning opportunities with a broad exposure to cross functional stakeholders to understand critical business needs and support

• Interface both verbally and written format with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

• Act as back up of purchasing buyers on need basis

Who are you?

Duration:

• Assignment will begin August 2024 and continue through August 2026

• On mutual agreement, the assignment may continue into the next term on a part time basis through the two year time frame

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Student must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Business Management (other degrees will also be considered), at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship

• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

Knowledge / Skills / Traits:

• Communication- The ability to communicate information well is desired

• Inquisitive- Not afraid to ask bold questions and be curious (internal/external)

• Passionate to learn and pro-active to adapt new tasks

• Ability to embrace online tools and multi-task in a fast paced environment

• Analytical & reporting skills including basic technical understanding

• Ability to gather, analyze and present scientific information

• Familiar with Microsoft office products

• Innovative and think out of the box

• Integrity , Trust and team player

• Self-directed and highly motivated individual

• Perseverance & Time Management

What’s in it for you?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:

• Housing assistance

• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization

• Training and personal development

Ready for the next move?

• If you are curious to explore how we put our words into actions, follow us on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com.

• If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

• Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.

Job Category: Purchasing

Organization: Volvo Construction Equipment

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 11539

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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