Purchasing Intern

3 weeks ago


Oak Brook, United States UPG Enterprises Full time

Here at UPG, our motto is "Stronger Together" Our success continues to be driven from within, starting with our dedicated employees who operate with a sense of urgency, commitment to customers and flexibility to do what is right.Founded in 2014, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1.5B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Are you looking for a summer internship within purchasing? Here at Maksteel powered by UPG, we are providing a paid internship opportunity designed to provide students with valuable hands-on experience and challenging objectives. This position reports to the Director of Purchasing and is responsible to the Category Managers in their daily workflow.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Investigate sources to satisfy requirements for materials and/or services which will assure dependable and economical supply.
  • Place orders with appropriate sources, giving complete instructions as to specifications and delivery requirements.
  • Establish effective channels of communication between company and suppliers that ensure the least total cost and delivery dates consistent with our customer requirements.
  • Correct price and quantity discrepancies between POs and Invoices.
  • Maintains records pertaining to the materials, services, costs, lead-times, and suppliers.
  • Perform daily clerical duties as required, including but not limited to, RMA's, Purchase Orders, Receiving and more.
  • Data visualization and weekly/daily reports.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
  • Enrolled in an accredited College/University as a Junior or Senior
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field
  • Strong excel and database skills
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Strong data, analytics, database and spreadsheet skills - the ability to work through considerable amounts of data with a focus on standardization, quality and completeness


Diversity & Inclusion Statement

UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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