Global Strategic Sourcing Intern
Graco, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of fast-moving, growing company - especially candidates committed to quality, innovation and solving customer problems. Graco was proud to be named a Best Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021.
The Global Strategic Sourcing Intern will assist and support the strategic sourcing team (both direct and indirect) with cost reduction, quality improvement, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
What You Will Do at Graco
- Conduct market intelligence allowing for data collection and analysis on major commodity and part cost drivers.
- Monitor key department metrics on a weekly basis.
- Track and monitor first article supplier tool building.
- Support supplier risk mitigation initiative.
- Support conflict minerals and trade compliance requirements.
- Entering College junior level or higher, pursuing a four-year degree in business or supply chain management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent PC skills and MS Office experience.
- Course work or experience in supply chain or manufacturing preferred.
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Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and opportunities for both professional development and career progression. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.
Our expectations are high. That's why we are always looking to hire the brightest and the best!