Procurement Intern

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

The Procurement Intern will support the procurement team in sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management activities. This role provides hands-on experience in supply chain operations, supplier coordination, cost analysis, and administrative procurement functions. The intern will gain practical exposure to procurement systems and processes while contributing to day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Track order status and follow up with vendors on deliveries.
• Coordinate with internal team (engineering, project managers, procurement, site supervisors, and shipping) and ensure order deliveries on time
• Compare actual progress vs planned delivery dates, identify risks early and push for corrective actions, help prevent project delays due to late material arrival.
• Regularly follow up with supplier on production progress, shipping dates and potential delays
• Act as the main point of contact between the company and vendors, build vendor relationships to improve responsiveness and reliability, and escalate issues when suppliers fall behind schedule
• Assist in preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Support supplier research, vendor comparisons, and quotation analysis.
• Help maintain supplier databases and procurement records.
• Assist in preparing procurement reports and cost analysis.
• Support contract documentation and filing.
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding purchasing needs.
• Help ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform general administrative tasks related to procurement operations.

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

The posted hourly rate reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain processes.

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.