Job Title – Purchasing Intern
Organization Name – Leggett & Platt, Inc.
Organization Description
Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a diversified manufacturer (and member of the S&P 500) that conceives, designs and produces a variety of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes, offices, and automobiles. The 128-year-old firm is comprised of 19 business units, 18,000 employee-partners, and 130 manufacturing facilities located in 18 countries.
Wage/Salary – Paid
Job Description
Bright students are welcome and wanted in Doors, Leggett & Platt’s internship program. Our interns gain real experience, working on challenging projects alongside experienced teams. For more information, please visit http://leggett.com/internships/.
Position Summary
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking a motivated and organized student to fill a Purchasing Internship in our purchasing team at the corporate headquarters in Carthage, MO. This position will be full-time (35-40 hours per week) during the summer. The internship will provide hands-on experience with the company’s purchasing systems and will allow the individual to gain an understanding of the company’s operations.
Responsibilities
• Identify, analyze, and organize process improvement opportunities
• Provide positive customer service both internally and externally
• Research products, prices, delivery conditions, and trends for future material availability
• Develop and present reports and presentations to summarize data and research
• Effectively and promptly problem solve supply chain issues
Qualifications
Requirements
• Must be a college student seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• GPA of 3.0 is desired
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) believes in hiring the very best. For more than 135 years, we’ve credited our achievements to our employee-partners – creative, driven people who foster an environment of success. Today, we are known for our rewarding workplace and innovative products that are found all around you. Leggett & Platt employs more than 22,000 in corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, and distribution warehouses throughout 23 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.leggett.com. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer
POSTING INFORMATION
Job Location – Carthage, MO
Position Type – Internship
Job Function – Buying/Purchasing
Job Industry – Manufacturing
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