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Purchasing Intern - Summer 2026

CompanyHYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
LocationSchaumburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support procurement operations by maintaining order confirmations in SAP and resolving part shortages. They will also monitor past-due orders and analyze component demand to support domestic sourcing transitions.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
HYDAC stands for hydraulics, systems and fluid engineering. With more than 9,000 employees, 50 subsidiaries and more than 500 service partners HYDAC is a worldwide reliable partner in fluid technology. The product range extends from components over subsystems to complex, controlled drive units for mobile and stationary units. In addition, we offer our customers a large package of technical services around the HYDAC Fluid Engineering for hydraulic oil, lubricants, cooling lubricants and water. Our target focuses to increase the availability of machines and installations and to reduce the operating costs of our customers. The development focuses on Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, E-Mobility, energy-efficient hydraulics as well as process transparency, electrification and functional Integration. HYDAC invests annually approx. 5 % of turnover in R&D activities. As well as developing new innovative products, we are also constantly improving on current technology. The company’s own research and development work is complemented by the exchange of technology with institutes and universities. Data Privacy: https://www.hydac.com/de-en/company/data-privacy/english.html Imprint: https://www.hydac.com/de-en/company/imprint-contact.html HYDAC Social Media Netiquette: https://netiquette.hydac.com/en.html
About the Role

Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized any demand our customers require. 


The Purchasing Intern will support day-to-day procurement operations by maintaining accurate order confirmations in SAP and assisting in shortage resolution. This role will help reduce transactional workload on buyers and improve data accuracy across purchasing activities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Send shortage / missing parts reports to suppliers and coordinate follow-ups with Planning and Purchasing
  • Monitor and follow up on past-due purchase orders
  • Update SAP with confirmed ship and delivery dates
  • Track supplier responses and escalate non-responsive or high-risk suppliers
  • Pull and analyze HYDAC Germany component demand, and support buyers in identifying and transitioning to domestic sourcing options

Requirements

Ideal students will be:

  • Pursuing Supply Chain degree
  • Have in interest in hydraulics and/or fluid power

This position will be located at our Schaumburg division.  Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.  Payrate is $20/hour


Housing will not be provided for the intern program.  Click the “apply” button to be considered for this opening! 

Key Skills
ProcurementSAPShortage ResolutionSupply Chain ManagementData AnalysisSupplier CoordinationDomestic Sourcing
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingEngineering