• Procurement Internship - Spring Semester

    American Outdoor Brands Corporation (Maryville, TN)


    Req. Number

    SWI-7441

    Job Description

    I nter ested in a career in Sup ply C ha in, Procurement , Purchasing , and Category Management? Our Procurement Internship will offer students a hands - on experience in the manufacturing industry! Procurement Specialist Inter n s will learn how to maintain purchase orders and delivery schedule s on the company ERP system and how to interact with suppliers assigned to specific commodity groups to resolve any issue s related to supply chain efficiency and reliability. This is a paid internship.

    Qualifications:

    + Must be available to come o nsite to our HQ in Maryville, TN 24- 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

    + Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain , Industrial Engineering, or other areas of Busines s .

    Responsibilities:

    + Create, issue and maintain purchase orders, and ensure receipt.

    + Negotiate and follow up on delivery schedule s .

    + Resolve invoice discrepancies and paperwork errors.

    + Report delivery status, issues, and propose solutions.

    + Work closely with the Planning group to ensure timely availability of existing and new products and components.

    + Actively interact with:

    + Internal: Procurement, Manufacturing Management, Planners, Engineers, Quality Manager, Receiving Personnel, and Management, Accounting Personnel.

    + External: Suppliers Personnel and Management

    Physical Demands & Work Environment:

    + May be required to perform light lifting. Due to the nature of work , may be required to spend an extended time in a sitting position, prolong use of computer , and possible eye strain.

    + Typical office environment and lighting

    + Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on factory floor. The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department. This includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear. All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks.

     

    Updated 1 2/1/2025