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Gast · 6 hours ago

Sourcing Intern

Rutherford, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$41K/yr - $62K/yr

Gast is a company within IDEX that offers opportunities for individuals looking to grow their careers. The Sourcing Intern will learn about the procurement function and support the Strategic Sourcing team in managing projects aimed at supplier cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

ElectronicsMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Take lead role managing 1-3 projects that are designed to drive material productivity, improve supplier delivery performance, and reduce quality non-conformances. Potential projects may include:

Projects will be focused on a commodity. Goal to save $50K

Collaborate internally and externally to manage projects

Supplier market test and negotiation

Cost driver benchmarking study

Provide day-to-day support for the Strategic Sourcing / Materials team:

Work with commodity manager to manage the RFQ process

Work with suppliers to close out quality non-conformances

Perform market analysis to support strategic negotiations with key suppliers

Shadow team members during local supplier visits

Review, update and implement WIP Kanban process by working closely with the materials team to drive efficient material flow through the plant

Support Materials and Logistics team for various projects