Procurement Intern

Highridge Medical

Highridge Medical creates the world’s most innovative spinal solutions across the spectrum from Motion Preservation to Minimally Invasive Surgery to Core Spine.

Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves.

Highridge 2026 Summer College Associate Mentor Program (CAMP)

The Highridge Summer CAMP is a paid internship program that has been designed to give students from a variety of backgrounds, universities, and degree programs the opportunity to experience our business firsthand and gain practical skills that can be used in both their academic and future professional endeavors. The individuals who are selected to participate in the program will meet with organizational leaders, participate in leadership learning sessions, and complete a real-world, solution-based, career focused project that will have a meaningful impact on our business.

The Highridge Summer CAMP is scheduled to run between Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and Friday, August 14, 2026. Participants in the program will be expected to:

• Be present for the entirety of the program.
• Work on-site at our Corporate Headquarters in Westminster, CO.
• Work a normal business work week, Monday – Friday, between the normal hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Highly successful interns may be considered for continuing intern opportunities and/or full-time job opportunities.

Job Summary

The Buyer Intern will work with the Operations Team to develop a strong understanding of the manufacturing supply processes to improve forecasting, inventory availability, supply efficiency, and encourage standardization throughout the supply chain system. The role is designed for a student seeking practical experience in the purchasing side of Supply Chain Operations. All work will be performed under the guidance of the Sr. Buyer and senior support staff.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, minimum order quantities, ABC classification, and speed of delivery to optimize ordering.
• Analyze the procurement lifecycle to identify inefficiencies and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Review inventory levels and open purchase orders to optimize stock turnover, reduce and avoid backorders, and reduce holding costs.
• Support core purchasing functions including purchase order creation, maintenance, and supplier communication.
• Aid in the preparation of Operations documentation and presentations.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e. knowledge, skills, and abilities) 

• Basic understanding of and interest in supply chain operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, handle multiple priorities, and identify creative solutions to complex problems. 
• Ability to take initiative, meet commitments, and create new tools or solutions to achieve business results. 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to learn Excel quickly.
• Strong interest in healthcare, medical devices, or orthopedics preferred.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Students currently enrolled in a college or university program who are working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in operations, supply chain management, business administration, or related field.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 10%.