Carlisle Companies
Carlisle, PA
Job Description
Project Summary:
The Purchasing intern will collaborate with the Purchasing team on a combination of projects focused on strategic sourcing/category management/process improvements/data analytics. Additionally, the intern will work closely with the team to support corporate objectives identified for completion in 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Purchasing team to implement/execute strategic sourcing process over an identified area of spend under the guidance of a mentor
Research and provide supply market insights in the assigned category to the organization to assist stakeholder community in anticipating strategic opportunities
For the assigned categories of spend, conduct spend analysis and present insights/recommendations on opportunities for harmonization and increased spend leverage
Collaborate with required support functions (IT, etc.) to support identified master data process improvement initiatives
Other responsibilities relevant to specific projects assigned
Interact with vendors to collect data, negotiate prices and problem solve discrepancies
Qualifications:
Required
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or master’s in supply chain or related field
GPA – 3.0 or higher
Strong data analytical skills
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Good planning, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
Desired
ERP/SAP knowledge background
Additional Information:
Location – Carlisle, PA | 8 - 5pm EST Mon-Fri
Travel: <5%