For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
The Strategic Global Sourcing Intern will partner closely with suppliers, internal customers, and cross-functional teams to support sourcing strategies, supplier development, and process improvement initiatives across a growing, global organization. This role will contribute to new product development activities, supplier qualification, cost and quote analysis, and procurement for development builds while building analytical, communication, and professional skills. This position provides exposure to strategic sourcing operations and opportunities to develop leadership capabilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in cross-functional meetings to support new product development initiatives
Assist with supplier qualification and part approval processes (e.g., PPAPs)
Research and compare supplier quotes to support sourcing decisions
Procure and track parts for development builds and prototypes
Communicate with suppliers on part status and delivery updates
Conduct research on supply chain and sourcing structures to support strategic initiatives
Work closely on AI implementation and development related to the NPD sourcing environment
Support process improvement projects and other tasks assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Enrolled in degree program focused on Business, Operations Management, Information Systems, Computer Science and/or Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Team-oriented with a proactive, innovative mindset
High ethical standards and interest in leadership development
Experience with SAP, Ariba, or APICS/MAPICS coursework is a plus
Office Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed.
We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates.
As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.
