Purchasing Intern

Purchasing InternAJM Packaging Corporation, one of America's leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a Purchasing Intern to add to our Purchasing Department in Bloomfield Hills, MI. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of purchasing and supply chain activities while working closely with an experienced team.Responsibilities & Duties –Work with AJM Plants and Vendors to resolve reports of defective goods (RDG). If a defective good is received work with vendor to determine disposition of good and receive credit for item.Assist with Purchase orders – ensure accuracy in order details and pricing through collaboration with the vendor base.Analyze spend data to identify trends in the purchasing department.Market Research – research potential vendors to find new sources for purchased goods.Accuracy of payment – work with accounts payable to ensure fast and accurate payment to vendors.Inventory Management – track stock levels and collaborate with vendors to optimize turnover rates for purchased goods.Purchasing Support & Projects – Support the purchasing department with day-to-day activities and contribute to special projects and other initiatives as business needs arise.Process Documentation & Improvement – Collaborate with purchasing team members to document and standardize existing processes, helping create clear resources and procedures that support consistency and efficiency across the department.Minimum Requirements –Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program concentrating in Supply Chain Management or related fieldAbout Us –AJM was originally founded shortly after the Korean War as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit's Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit's southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company's commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers' entrepreneurial spirit, "can do" attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company's success from the very beginning. We're still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they've come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.Career Development –At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees' skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You'll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!Equal Employment Opportunities –AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.