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Category: Kalmar

Facility: Sourcing

Location:

Ottawa, KS, US

Sourcing Intern

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. Together, we are making every move count.

Purpose of the position

The purpose is to assist the company in creating strong relationships with suppliers and maintaining

the existing ones. Responsibilities include sourcing goods, materials, and services at competitive

prices and advising upper-level staff members on which suppliers to contract with. You should be able

to maintain and update the supplier database and find alternative suppliers if the existing ones are

unable to meet their obligations.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Update and maintain data integrity for ERP system and Purchase Orders

• Send out RFQ & review bids from potential suppliers and selecting a supplier based on criteria such

as price, quality, and reliability of service

• Assist with adding new suppliers into the ERP system & create working instructions for Ottawa

Supplier Add process

• Assist with new part sourcing process

• Update Kalmar’s new supplier packet documents

• Creating training for Kalmar’s new ERP system

• Analize price changes from suppliers and calculate impact

• Setup project timelines and steps for cost savings activities

• Conduct a benchmark on commodities and identify savings

• Assist in finding suppliers to dual source commodities for a secure supply base

• Assist in setting up 3PL logistics management

• Assist with additional projects/assignments as needed

What you’ll need to succeed

• Currently enrolled in a 4 year accredited university to obtain a degree related to Supply Chain or

Engineering

• Process oriented

• Good analytical skills and should be assertive, self-motivated and detail-oriented

• Accuracy a priority

• Strong computer aptitude required;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

You will be part of

We are offering you a 10-12 week Summer Internship in an international leading company with solid values and a strong will to succeed. With us, you have excellent opportunities to gain real world experience and insight into marketing and branding in an international business.

Interested to join?

Please submit your resume/CV for consideration.

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.

www.kalmarglobal.com