Materials Management Purchasing Buyer Intern (Memphis, TN) jobs in United States
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Smith+Nephew ยท 1 month ago

Materials Management Purchasing Buyer Intern (Memphis, TN)

positionMemphis, TN
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Smith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology to enhance living. The Buyer Intern will support the planning and procurement team in purchasing raw materials and components, ensuring the smooth execution of the master production schedule while gaining hands-on experience in supply chain operations.

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Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining purchase plans to support the production schedule
Help monitor material and component availability; communicate any potential shortages to stakeholders
Support the creation and maintenance of purchase orders and track deliveries
Participate in supplier meetings to understand scheduling and delivery coordination
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Engineering, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing
Help manage inventory levels and identify opportunities for process improvement
Assist in analyzing data for supply chain exceptions and learn SAP tools for reporting and troubleshooting
Contribute to maintaining master data accuracy and documentation standard

Qualification

Supply chain managementSAPMicrosoft ExcelLogisticsCuriosityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailInitiative

Required

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
Strong interest in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and attention to detail

Preferred

Familiarity with PowerPoint or Power BI
Basic understanding of ERP systems (SAP experience preferred)

Benefits

Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

Company

Smith+Nephew

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Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
dateFounded in 1856
location
Watford, Hertfordshire, GB
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.smith-nephew.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Katerina Dodbiba
SVP, CFO Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT
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Pierre Palassian
SVP, CFO Global Operations, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
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