New Product Sourcing Intern

Company Generac Power Systems

Name New Product Sourcing Intern

Req # 64132

Employment Type Intern

Shift 1st

Generac Power Systems - Join the leader in the power industry! Our Corporate Office in Waukesha, WI is seeking a New Product Sourcing Intern for our Strategic Global Sourcing team!

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in various supply chain functions while networking within a dynamic, people-focused environment. The position will interact with various suppliers, internal customers, and analysts on a daily basis while improving processes and execution across a growing, global organization.

You are responsible for a number of diverse functions within the organization. While upholding a primary focus on sourcing, supplier management, and supplier development, the group is responsible for maintaining an agile and aggressive supply base while procuring high-quality goods at a fair and competitive price.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Duties and Responsibilities are driven by current organizational and business needs. Assignments could include one or more projects within the following areas:

• Analysis of organizational spend;

• Collection of Market Intelligence Data;

• Development of comprehensive request for proposals, analysis and reporting of benchmarking information;

• Participation in weekly and monthly organizational meetings;

• Preparation and organization of power point presentations;

• Review and development of process documentation as advised by cross-functional teams;

• Record and audit reported savings and total cost of ownership;

• Help obtain/process record retention documents;

• Aid in material management escalations;

• Aid in Supplier Strategy Development;

• Development of Supplier Directory and other compliance/analyst-related responsibilities;

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Enrolled in Business, Operations, and Supply Chain or related degree programs;

• Fulltime in the summer or 15-20hrs part time during the school year

• Reliable transportation

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills;

• Advanced PC knowledge in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;

• Excellent organizational skills and highly analytical;

• Value teamwork;

• Open to innovation;

• High ethical standards;

• MAPICS and/or SAP experience a plus;

• Interest in Leadership/Exhibits Leadership potential.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”