Oerlikon · 14 hours ago
Procurement Sourcing Intern
Westbury, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $30/hrOerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering and additive manufacturing. They are looking for a Procurement Sourcing Intern to gain hands-on experience in Upstream Sourcing processes, supporting activities such as supplier identification, RFI/RFQ coordination, and tactical buying tasks.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Assist in identifying potential new suppliers through online research, databases, and supplier directories
Support the preparation and distribution of RFIs and RFQs to suppliers; track responses and organize data for review
Help perform basic quote comparisons and support supplier selection documentation
Coordinate and follow up on sample requests and deliveries with suppliers and internal teams
Assist in updating supplier records and maintaining sourcing documentation and databases
Support the vendor change process by gathering required sourcing-related documents and tracking progress
Aid in preliminary risk assessments and help prioritize vendor changes based on supply risk inputs
Provide administrative and tactical support in direct material buying for the Westbury site, including PO creation and follow-up on open orders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Planning, and Production as needed
Participate in meetings and follow up on sourcing-related action items
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Basic understanding of procurement and sourcing concepts, including RFQ, RFI, and supplier selection
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for supplier and internal team coordination
Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management abilities
Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Organization- able to manage their own time and maintain record of multiple sourcing projects and current status
Communication- ability to prepare small presentations to the team, communicate cross functionality to peers and superiors
Preferred
Previous internship or coursework related to supply chain or procurement is a plus but not required
Experience with Excel functions like VLOOKUP, PivotTables is a plus
Exposure to ERP systems (i.e. SAP) is an added advantage
Benefits
2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis
12 holidays
48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law)
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Holidays
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire
Company
Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in machine and plant engineering.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$435.25M2025-08-20Post Ipo Debt· $435.25M
2010-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Shain Singer, MBA
Chief Financial Officer/ Controller
George Rathbun, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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