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Procurement Process Internship, Manufacturing Supply Chain

GKN Aerospace Inc
United States, California, Garden Grove
May 22, 2025
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. At GKN Aerospace, we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense! Project Title Procurement Process Improvements and Documentation Project Overview This project aims to develop a comprehensive procurement manual that outlines processes and procedures through process flows, decision trees, standard work, and templates. Currently, no formal manual exists to guide buyers in executing tasks, daily management or tracking process and procedure performance. By providing structured work instructions and documented examples, this manual will establish clear guidelines and expectations ensuring consistency and efficiency in procurement operations. Background in industrial engineering is preferred due to the technical writing skills of the role however supply chain and operations majors would have the knowledge needed to integrate into the team and be successful. Benefits of the Internship Opportunity to learn about the aerospace industry and manufacturing from within the operations. Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking aerospace manufacturing team. Mentorship from Procurement and Supply Chain experts. Potential to evolve into a full-time opportunity based on performance and company needs. Main Project Deliverables Learn and document procurement process to develop procurement manual Integrate into the procurement team to capture the daily tasks to develop standard work Identify ways to streamline processes Develop and implement daily management tools Establish objective and subjective metrics to track team and process performance Expected Deliverables New hire access guide: Wilbur IT System set up contacts Procurement Manual : Play book Metrics Decision Tree Best Practices by commodity MRP and OOR User Guide ASI and eApps standard work Daily Management tools Required Qualifications Currently in final year of school or within 1 year of graduating with Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or a related fields. Currently holds3.0 GPA or higher. Available to work 30+ hours per week. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Experience with MS Office Suite (i.e MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) Experince with ERP software (i.e. Oracle SAP, JD Edwards, etc.) Self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally. US Person per ITAR regulations and able to comply with export compliance requirements. Compensation Data Compensation: $25.00/hr Why Join Us: Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development and growth opportunities. Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense. A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. Nearest Major Market: Orange County Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles