Supply Chain & Procurement Intern

About the Role

The Supply Chain / Procurement Intern supports the purchasing and supply chain teams in improving supplier performance, material availability, inventory, delivery, and cost. Under the guidance of a Materials Manager or Supply Chain professional, the intern will gain practical experience in purchasing, supplier management, inventory, and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports purchasing, supplier follow-up, and supply chain improvement activities.
• Partners with purchasing, supply chain, and operations to complete assigned projects.
• Learns and applies the Ralliant Business System (RBS) lean principles to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists buyers with purchase orders, supplier follow-up, delivery dates, lead times, and material availability.
• Communicates with suppliers regarding order status, delivery performance, pricing, and supply issues.
• Supports Kanban and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to improve material flow and availability.
• Assists with RFQs, quote comparisons, sourcing activities, and supplier research.
• Collects and analyzes purchasing, supplier, inventory, and delivery data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Supports supplier performance activities, including on-time delivery, lead time, and supplier issue resolution.
• Helps identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve inventory, and eliminate waste using Lean principles.
• Creates and maintains Excel reports and purchasing/supply chain metrics.
• Prepares project updates, data summaries, recommendations, and final presentations for supply chain and procurement leadership.
• May be assigned additional projects and responsibilities.

Critical Success Factors

• Completes assigned projects with clear objectives, reliable data, practical recommendations, and documented results.
• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, organization, and willingness to learn.
• Builds effective working relationships with buyers, suppliers, operations, and cross-functional partners.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or MBA degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Anticipated graduation date between Winter 2026 and Spring 2028.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale.
• Basic understanding of purchasing, supply chain, inventory, or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to collect and analyze data using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
• Interest or exposure to Lean, Kanban, VMI, or continuous improvement is preferred.
• Willingness to spend time in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and respectful workplace practices.
• Ability to travel by all forms of transportation as required.
• Must be able to perform physical demands including sitting, using a computer, communicating, reaching, standing, walking, moving through environments, and occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Willingness to work in environments with moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, and workspace restrictions.
• Ability to work in moderate noise office areas and potentially loud manufacturing/production areas.
• Requirement to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

About Gems Setra

Gems Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Ralliant Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges. As two Fortive businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra's vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Gems Sensors product offerings include a range of products that encompass liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions. The Setra Systems product line offers an extensive selection of high-quality sensing instruments for humidity, current, vacuum, energy, and pressure measurements. At the heart of our combined company's mission lies a shared dedication between Gems Sensors and Setra Systems to deliver high-quality sensing solutions, backed by reliable customer support on a global scale. As a part of Ralliant, we embrace a culture of innovation, driving progress and empowering advancements in the industries and customers we serve.