Global Strategic Sourcing Intern

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.

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.
  

What You Will Bring to Graco

• 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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At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

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