Purchasing Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks professional, innovative, and detailed individuals for our Purchasing Intern position. If you're looking for an opportunity to gain real-world experience while working on various data entry and purchasing projects, this position may be perfect for you!

As a Purchasing Intern, a typical day might include the following: 

• Providing support for the delivery of procured material by assisting with purchase order confirmations, expedites and past due purchase orders.

• Using data analytics and visualization tools to drive tactical and strategic decision processes.

• Requesting and reviewing quotations from supplier partners, while building and maintaining long term relationships.

• Assisting in development and improvement of systems and tools to drive efficiency across the organization.

• Working with cross-organizational teams to solve problems and drive supply chain solutions.

This job might be for you, if you: 

• A current student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, MIS, Business, or Economics

• Work well in a team and individual setting.

• Enjoy networking and building relationships with others.

• Are detail oriented and have a strategic planning and thinking mindset.

• Can operate in an environment with high intensity and frequent change.

• Take pleasure in solving complex problems and challenges.

Location Information

Pullman, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Lewiston, ID - This position is located at SEL’s state of the art manufacturing facility in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Pay Range Data

($18.00 - $25.00 per hour)* Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.