Operations Sourcing Intern - The Toro Company

Who Are We? The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. What Will You Do? In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: Projects may include assisting with supplier and commodity management tasks as assigned by commodity management team, production buying, standard work/process documentation support, acquisition integration support, analytics team support, and driving supplier cost savings efforts. Implement new ideas, challenge yourself, and develop new skills. Analyze business data to solve real-world supply chain challenges. What Do You Need? To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: Currently working on completion of a bachelors or masters degree in operations related field such as supply chain, finance, or engineering; we will only consider students who plan be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above A general understanding of the Procure to Pay cycle Confident, proactive, and able to produce high-quality deliverables with little direct oversight Excellent written and verbal communications, interpersonal and leadership skills. Strong sense of responsibility and accountability takes ownership and demonstrates initiative and follow-up skills Adaptable and flexible ability to handle ambiguity and changing priorities Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and a customer service orientation Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow Proficiency with basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience in SAP or other systems a plus What Can We Give You? At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including: Dress for your day We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. Volunteerism The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. Summer Hours Based on Location Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday. Competitive Pay- The anticipated pay range is $18.00-25.00 per hour. At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, youll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. LI-OnSite