Purchasing Intern

Position Title: Purchasing Intern Department: Materials 3i1400 For more than 60 years, Power Device Corporation (PDC) has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability Connectivity, Power, and Control solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries. Our dedication to supplying quality products, on-time delivery, and superior support, has contributed to the success of our customers and the critical missions they serve.

This position is 100% onsite at our Bohemia, NY location. This is a 6-month internship intended for 25 working hours per week. The compensation is $20/hourly. This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a Department of State or Department of Commerce License.

Position Summary: The Purchasing Intern is responsible for assisting the buyers with source selection and procurement functions directly associated with PDC’s needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling and assigned production materials and services. Items are to be secured at the best possible cost, highest quality and at competitive delivery levels consistent with company policy and performance standards.

Key Position Accountabilities:

• Creates daily and weekly reports to support the buyers with their purchasing decision making process
• Logs documents into online database and updates shared spreadsheets
• Assists with custom quote process by requesting quotes from vendors, following up with vendors until quotes are received, and compiling vendor quote data into spreadsheets
• Assists with vetting and onboarding potential new vendors by sending out quality questionnaires and new vendor paperwork and compiling vendor responses
• Assists with reviewing and ensuring adequate safety stock levels and accurate manufacturer lead times are maintained
• Accurately enters and issues purchases orders for office supplies and other non-essential items
• Assists the buyers and Supply Chain Manager with urgent tasks as they arise

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail..
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Comfortable working with data and identifying trends
• Ability to pick up new programs quickly and use them effectively

Optional but helpful:

• Experience with Power BI

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Preferred enrollment in a Supply Chain Management or Business Administration degree program.

Power Device Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.