Strategic Global Sourcing Intern

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Strategic Global Sourcing Intern will gain hands-on experience across key sourcing and supplier management activities in a dynamic, people-focused, global organization. This role partners closely with suppliers, internal customers, and cross-functional teams to support sourcing strategies, supplier development, and process improvement initiatives. The intern 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.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in various supply chain functions while networking within a dynamic, people focused environment.  The position will interact with various suppliers, internal customers, and analysts on a daily basis while improving processes and execution across a growing, global organization.

You are responsible for a number of diverse functions within the organization.  While upholding a primary focus on sourcing, supplier management, and supplier development, the group is responsible for maintaining an agile and aggressive supply base while procuring high quality goods at a fair and competitive price.

This position is based onsite at our headquarters in Waukesha, WI.

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
• Support process improvement projects and other tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related degree program

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

Physical Demands: 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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and 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.”