Pocket Nurse® · 1 day ago
Paid Purchasing Intern
Pocket Nurse - Greater Pittsburgh Region, PA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPocket Nurse is a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment for healthcare simulation and education. The Purchasing Intern will support the Purchasing Department in executing daily purchasing activities and contribute to process improvement initiatives, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of purchasing operations.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Assists with day-to-day purchasing functions, including distributing and monitoring purchase orders and supporting the drop-shipment process
Reviews purchasing documents and data, such as order confirmations, past purchase history, and reconciliations, to ensure accuracy and completeness throughout the purchasing cycle
Supports inventory flow monitoring by helping identify product substitutions, expediting needs, and other actions related to non-stock new products
Conducts research on vendors and products to provide information to the Purchasing Manager
Supports Request for Quotation (RFQ) cycle to improve financial performance and reduce supply chain complexity
Works with the Purchasing Manager to analyze Tier 2 spend and provide recommendations to increase profitability for Tier 2 products
Assists in data clean-up and develops and analyzes assigned reports utilizing the ERP system and Microsoft Excel
Supports Vendor Master Data enhancements by researching and providing relevant product information including images, descriptions, unit of measure, pricing, safety data sheets, Prop 65 compliance, warranty information, country of origin, and NAFTA regulations
Works with the Purchasing and IT Managers to evaluate a vendor portal system, map process workflows, and recommend improvements for system and process design
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Supply Chain related program with a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA
Available for 40 hours/week schedule, Monday through Friday, during summer internships
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs with intermediate proficiency in Excel
Quality driven with attention to detail and hands-on experience working with detailed data
Ability to determine and communicate process improvements with data
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and meet deadlines
Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on collaboration with various levels of the organization
Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities
Preferred
Prefers a student with an expected graduation date between Spring 2027 and Spring 2028
Benefits
Competitive wages.
Paid holidays and flexible hybrid onsite/remote work schedules.
On-site fitness center, free parking, and dog-friendly offices.
Company-wide lunches and work day events.
Opportunities for career enhancements through training and educational programs.
The opportunity to make a difference in the ever-growing healthcare field.
Company
Pocket Nurse®
Pocket Nurse® is more than a medical supply company.
Founded in 1992
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Battaglia
Founder & CEO
Eric Bordenstein
President & Chief Operating Officer
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