Hybrid Purchasing Intern presso OPUS IVS INC

Description

Company Overview

At Opus IVS, our mission is to drive advancement in the automotive industry by assisting customers with complex vehicle repairs. Guided by our core values of Customer Focus, Innovation, Collaboration & Teamwork, and a Results-Driven approach, we continually strive to develop advanced technology that empowers us to fulfill our mission. 

Opus IVS technology & products has been a leader in the industry since the late 90’s. Opus IVS offers modern collision shops an integrated platform of leading diagnostics and calibration solutions, anchored by expert technicians and cutting edge, patented technology.

Position Summary

This intern will assist the Purchasing team in sourcing materials, tracking orders, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods. This role will work closely with the Operations, Manufacturing, Order Processing, and Sales teams to support purchasing activities that align with production schedules, order fulfillment, and customer needs. The intern will gain hands-on experience in supply chain management, vendor relations, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in issuing purchase orders and tracking order status from placement to delivery.
• Support vendor communication, including follow-ups on lead times, shipment updates, and quality concerns.
• Maintain and update purchasing records, reports, and supplier information in internal systems.
• Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing teams to align purchasing timelines with production schedules.
• Work with Order Processing and Sales teams to ensure materials are available to meet customer order deadlines.
• Assist with inventory monitoring to identify potential shortages or overstock situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field; recent graduates also encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay: We know your value and we’re not afraid to pay for it. We offer a competitive total compensation plan including salary, bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and a match contribution to your 401k.
• Time Off: Besides our competitive paid time off package, employees receive paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including all the necessities such as medical, dental, and vision. 
• Opportunity: to be a part of a fast-growing company working to make the world safer!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.