Intern - Purchasing - WINTER

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is hiring a Purchasing Intern at our location in Marinette, WI. Fincantieri Marine Group Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions. Position Summary The Purchasing Intern is responsible for assisting the Purchasing team with various procurement, data analysis, and process improvement activities. The Purchasing Intern supports procurement initiatives, cost savings opportunities, supplier activities, and purchasing-related reporting. Domestic travel may be required. Essential Functions o Assist with reviewing purchasing data, identifying trends, and reporting areas of concern or opportunities for cost savings o Support purchasing process improvement initiatives, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and development of presentations o Interact with various departments of the organization, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Finance, and Supply Chain, to support purchasing activities and achieve company objectives o Other duties may be assigned Required Skills o Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills o Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills o Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor o Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMG and have high values for safety awareness Education and Experience o High School diploma or equivalent and enrolled in a university or college with a goal of achieving a degree Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, reach and type; stoop or kneel; and speak or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The position is primarily performed in a quiet, climate-controlled environment with minimal exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury. When entering the shipyard, there may be exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury. Posting Disclaimer This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.