KION Group

Tactical Procurement Intern

KION Group  •  Guadalupe, MX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Procurement Intern to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will support procurement, materials planning, and inventory management activities to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

This internship offers hands-on experience in a global manufacturing environment, providing exposure to ERP systems, supplier management, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. It is an excellent opportunity for students interested in building a career in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations.

We offer:

Key Responsibilities

  • Support material requirements planning based on production schedules and customer demand.
  • Manage and analyze Open Orders and Open Requisition reports.
  • Track, update, and report departmental KPIs.
  • Monitor supplier delivery performance and support adherence improvement initiatives.
  • Assist in engineering change analysis and implementation activities.
  • Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels, identifying shortages, and reducing excess inventory.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and supply continuity.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on procurement and supply chain processes.
  • Generate reports and perform data analysis to support decision-making.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Business Administration
  • Or a related field
  • Preferred: Students in their 5th to 7th semester.
  • Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken) required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with international suppliers through email and virtual meetings.
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • Filters
  • Basic formulas and data analysis
  • Knowledge of Power BI is a strong plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What We Offer

  • Monthly financial support (internship allowance).
  • Free on-site cafeteria.
  • Free access to on-site gym facilities.
  • Exposure to a global procurement and supply chain environment.
  • Opportunity to work with multinational teams and suppliers.
  • Hands-on learning and professional development.
  • Friendly, collaborative, and multicultural workplace.
  • Potential career opportunities within the company after graduation.
KION Group

About KION Group

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.

Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.

Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.

With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.

KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:

Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.

As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfurt/Main, DE
Year Founded
2006
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