Clarios Milwaukee, WI
2022-02-01

Indirect & Logistics Procurement Intern

2.5

Procurement Internship

What you will do

The US Procurement organization is seeking a summer intern to join the Procurement team to support the development and execution of critical supplier strategies. This internship will include the opportunity to get visibility to many facets of procurement as well as exposure to other functions including supply chain, transportation, and operations. This is a great chance for a team-oriented student to see the innerworkings of a world class procurement organization.

How you will do it

  • Support the Procurement team by developing a supplier database.

  • Identify suppliers per product category

  • Identify spend associated with supplier.

  • Support RFQ (request for quote) initiative

  • Gather historical data on product category/mode of transportation

  • Map current process

  • Create RFQ packages

  • Release RFQ

  • Create playbooks for the negotiations

  • Support with implementation

  • Update rate addendums as needed

  • Implement Delegation Of Authority (DOA) process

  • Track and monitor vendor spend

  • Ensure spend is in compliance with the DOA

  • Establish the cadence of the reviews and ensure participation from key stakeholders

  • Manage the business review process and establish master schedule

  • Ensure rates and pricing are up to date on any used platform ( i.e. SAP, BES, MFG, TMC’s portal, etc.)

  • Other duties as assigned.

What we look for

  • Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university

  • Pursuing a degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to consolidate, organize and analyze data

  • Ability to manage time efficiently and balance competing priorities

  • Familiar with Microsoft Office tools

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Self-motivated and able to articulate when hit a roadblock in progress

  • Able to work well within a team, as well as work independently on projects

  • Minimum Junior status in Winter 2022 preferred

  • U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.

  • Available to work up to 32 hours per week in the summer

  • Available during normal daytime office hours as agreed with supervisor

Working Arrangements:

  • This internship is remote for summer 2022 (there will be opportunities to work out of our Glendale, WI Corporate HQ office as well on a hybrid schedule)
  • Interns must have a quiet workspace away from interruptions with adequate internet access
  • Be able to maintain regular contact with the supervisor/team via virtual methods such as video call, phone call, email and instant messenger
  • Willingness to work independently and with a team
  • Willingness to take direction from direct manager and senior members of staff

Who we are

Clarios is a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions. We partner with our customers to meet increasing market demand for smarter applications, on a global scale. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture and distribute a portfolio of evolving battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. Technologies that deliver uniquely sustainable, next-generation performance, and bring reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We add value at every link in the supply chain, contributing to the progress of the communities we serve and the planet we all share. Learn more about Clarios at www.clarios.com.

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Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.