Internships are Monday through Friday for 40 hours a week. Our Purchasing Interns are involved in the procurement of electronic components being sourced around the world alongside our global team. Giving them exposure to different commodities and their process of getting to their end destinations of computers, vehicles, medical devices and so much more.
Responsibilities
- Monitor market pricing and adjust prices according to designated profit margin
- Strength relationships with vendors to ensure best pricing, lead times, etc
- Learn the semiconductor ecosystem (ODM, OEM, EMS, franchised distributors, brokers, etc) through identifying potential suppliers
- Navigate the CRM to source, negotiate and expedite purchase orders (POs)
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor’s in business, sales, industrial distribution or a related field
- Participation in extracurricular activities to demonstrate time management and multitasking skills
Dates: Monday, June 1st to Friday, August 7th (10 weeks)
Location: Fully in Office at 5306 Hollister Street, Houston TX 77040
Students with F-1 visas should consult with their designated school official (DSO) before applying.
Smith is an equal opportunity employer./Affirmative Action Employer.
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What We Do
Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks sixth among all global distributors. As the leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more
