Smith+Nephew ยท 1 day ago
Materials Management Purchasing Buyer Intern (Memphis, TN)
Memphis, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringSmith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology that enhances living. The Buyer Intern will support the planning and procurement team in purchasing raw materials and components, providing hands-on experience with supply chain operations and supplier management.
Medical Device
No H1B
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
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
Basic understanding of ERP systems
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
SAP experience
Benefits
Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Company
Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Founded in 1856
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katerina Dodbiba
SVP, CFO Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT
Pierre Palassian
SVP, CFO Global Operations, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
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