Locations: South Burlington, VT - USA Time type: Part time - Internship

We are DR Power, a Generac Company, professional power equipment done right.

Established in 1985, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of professional-grade gas and battery-powered outdoor power equipment. We are dedicated to the enduring quality and uncompromising performance of everything we build. We stand behind every DR® product and are here to help every customer regardless of when or where they made their initial purchase.

As a Global Sourcing 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. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Driven by current organizational and business needs. Assignments could include one or more projects within the following areas:

• Facilitation of new part set up and qualification (PPAP)

• Training to suppliers for use of Ariba

• Analysis of organizational spend

• Collection of Market Intelligence Data

• Development of comprehensive request for proposals, analysis and reporting of benchmarking information

• Participation in weekly and monthly organizational meetings

• Preparation and organization of power point presentations

• Review and development of process documentation as advised by cross-functional teams

• Record and audit reported savings and total cost of ownership

• Help obtain/process record retention documents

• Aid in material management escalations

• Aid in Supplier Strategy Development

• Development of Supplier Directory and other compliance/analyst related responsibilities

Minimum Qualification:

• Enrolled in Business, Operations and Supply Chain or related degree program

• No immigration sponsorship available for this role, including F1 OPT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills

• Strong PC knowledge in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Organizational skills and highly analytical

• Value teamwork

• Open to innovation

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 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.”

Generac is a total energy solutions company that empowers people to use energy on their own terms. Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and provider of a wide range of energy technology solutions. Generac provides power generation equipment, energy storage systems, energy management devices & solutions, and other power products serving the residential, light commercial, and industrial markets. Generac continues to expand its energy technology offerings for homes and businesses in its mission to Power a Smarter World and lead the evolution to more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions.