Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain

Purchasing Intern

Worcester, MA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

    The Purchasing Intern will collaborate with a team to support site buyers of raw materials and assist in improving the purchasing process. The position will aid the Purchasing team in developing process improvements by drawing conclusions from analysis.

    Your Day to Day:

    • Purchasing Analysis, Support and Reporting
    • Lead and support sourcing initiatives for Raw Materials
    • Maintain appropriate inventory levels / safety stock levels consistent with targeted inventory goals to support the customer as set by management.
    • Ensure stock status is reviewed and acted on routinely to ensure requisitions are placed in a timely fashion. Pro-actively communicate with internal customers when issues arise
    • Maintain, and manage specific Purchasing/procurement reporting, including but not limited to purchasing KPI’s, SAP data, etc.

    WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

    • Currently pursuing a degree within business, finance or related field
    • Highly organized and attention to detail
    • Ability to problem solve
    • Strong digital skills, notably MS Office
    • Ability to work independently
    • Strong communication skills
    • Curiosity and desire to learn

    A TEAM READY TO WELCOME YOU

    Saint-Gobain Abrasives offers powerful, precise, user-friendly solutions, which enable customers to cut, shape and finish all materials in the most complex and challenging applications. By working closely with end-users and grinding expert partners, Saint-Gobain Abrasives designs and provides customized solutions to secure the best option for performance, cost and safety. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Abrasives serves its customers locally through its structured sales operations in more than 27 countries while employing more than 10,000 people.

    Legal Statement

    Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

    TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

    We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

    • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
    • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
    • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
    • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
    • Employee Recognition Programs
    • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
    • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
  • Industry
    Manufacturing
  • About Us

    Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: We bring well being to people by creating great living spaces and improving daily life. You’ll find us wherever people live, work, play, move and heal. Driven by people with unique ideas and a passion for excellence, our businesses manufacture world-class products for a broad range of engaging industries.