We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in various supply chain functions while networking within a dynamic, people-focused environment. The position will interact with various suppliers, internal customers, and analysts on a daily basis while improving processes and execution across a growing, global organization.
You are responsible for a number of diverse functions within the organization. While upholding a primary focus on sourcing, supplier management, and supplier development, the group is responsible for maintaining an agile and aggressive supply base while procuring high-quality goods at a fair and competitive price.
Basic Qualifications:
- Enrolled in Business, Operations, and Supply Chain or related degree programs;
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills;
- Advanced PC knowledge in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
- Excellent organizational skills and highly analytical;
- Value teamwork;
- Open to innovation;
- High ethical standards;
- MAPICS and/or SAP experience a plus;
- Interest in Leadership/Exhibits Leadership potential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Duties and Responsibilities are driven by current organizational and business needs. Assignments could include one or more projects within the following areas:
- Analysis of organizational spend;
- Collection of Market Intelligence Data;
- Development of comprehensive request for proposals, analysis and reporting of benchmarking information;
- Participation in weekly and monthly organizational meetings;
- Preparation and organization of power point presentations;
- Review and development of process documentation as advised by cross-functional teams;
- Record and audit reported savings and total cost of ownership; Help obtain/process record retention documents;
- Aid in material management escalations;
- Aid in Supplier Strategy Development;
- Development of Supplier Directory and other compliance/analyst-related responsibilities;
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 – 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
To officially apply, please visit our Careers Page: https://generac.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Waukesha-WI—USA/Intern-Sourcing_JR7391
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