Purchasing Intern

Job Title: Purchasing Intern
Location: Columbus, OH
Company: New Horizons Food Solutions

About New Horizons:
New Horizons Food Solutions LLC, has proudly served the Food, Beverage, Health Care, and Personal Care Industries for nearly two decades, supporting some of the most iconic brands. Established in 2004 and 2005, respectively, these entities have combined their expertise to create a "one-stop" innovative ingredient solution under New Horizons Food Solutions.

Our company specializes in a wide variety of customized culinary products, including seasonings, flavors, functional blends, and coatings for both savory and sweet applications. We excel in creating high-quality soups, sauces, custom spice blends, and functional nutritional fortifications aimed at combating malnutrition through essential micronutrients. With a state-of-the-art kettle cook operation and advanced packaging solutions, we prioritize product freshness and protection, delivering quality you can trust.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse team member population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our culture.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment, like to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference!

Position Summary:

New Horizons Food Solutions is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Intern to support our Supply Chain and Purchasing Department. This part-time internship is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing a degree in supply chain, business, operations, logistics, or a related field to gain hands-on experience in purchasing and supply chain operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The Purchasing Intern will work closely with members of the Supply Chain and Purchasing team to assist with purchasing activities, supplier communication, inventory-related processes, data management, and other day-to-day departmental needs.

Internship Details

This is a paid, part-time internship averaging 20 hours on-site per week at $15.00 per hour. The position is available to start immediately and is expected to continue through the end of the school year. Scheduling can be coordinated around the selected student's academic schedule and business needs.

What You'll Gain

This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in purchasing and supply chain operations while working alongside experienced professionals. The intern will gain exposure to supplier management, purchasing processes, inventory planning, manufacturing operations, cross-functional collaboration, and the day-to-day responsibilities of a Supply Chain and Purchasing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Supply Chain and Purchasing team with day-to-day purchasing activities and administrative support.
• Assist with creating, tracking, and following up on purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, availability, lead times, and delivery information.
• Help maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and material records.
• Assist with reviewing inventory levels and identifying upcoming purchasing needs.
• Track open orders and assist with resolving discrepancies or delays.
• Support purchasing-related data entry, reporting, and document organization.
• Assist with gathering pricing, quotes, and other supplier information as needed.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, and other departments to support material and purchasing needs.
• Assist with special projects and process-improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain and Purchasing Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field of study.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Interest in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or food manufacturing operations.
• Previous internship or work experience is helpful but not required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level, or work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and as assigned by supervision.

New Horizons is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.