Job Description

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN 55060
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Minimal
Job Shift: Office Hours
Job Category: Purchasing - ProcurementAt Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world-class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. Across our family of brands, we are committed to our customers, to each other, and driven by the belief that great performances happen when great people work together. Join our team, where motivation drives excellence, innovation shapes the future of performance, and customer commitment guides everything we do.
As an Assistant Buyer Intern you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide exceptional customer experience by supporting the Purchasing team with day-to-day buying activities, supplier coordination, and data management. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in procurement, vendor relations, and supply chain operations, offering exposure to the full purchasing cycle in a fast-paced business environment.
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Demonstrated interest in supply chain, procurement, or merchandising.
A typical day may include:
- Assisting Buyers with placing purchase orders and following up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery including expedites.
- Conducting market and vendor research to identify cost, quality, and availability trends.
- Maintaining accurate purchasing records, including order tracking, pricing updates, and delivery schedules.
- Helping monitor inventory levels and provide reporting to ensure stock availability.
- Reviewing product samples, specifications, and vendor proposals for alignment with business needs.
- Partnering with internal departments (e.g., Operations, Finance, and Inventory Control) to resolve order discrepancies.
- Supporting the team with preparing reports, presentations, and analyses related to supplier performance and spend.
- Participating in vendor meetings and negotiations as appropriate.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the Purchasing department.
- You will be required to complete a ‘report out’ presentation at Wenger Corporation’s celebration / ‘graduation ceremony’ prior the conclusion of the internship.
Benefit offerings include:
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Pay information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.
Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply