Internship - Purchasing - Supply Chain

Arrowhead Winch engineers and manufactures industrial winch, hoist and drive systems under the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic brand names in Broken Arrow and Okmulgee, Oklahoma. We are seeking a talented individual to join our Purchasing Team in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.  Arrowhead Winch does require applicants to complete a background check, drug test, and pre-employment physical as a condition of employment. Our goal is for all employees to work safely without injury while maintaining the highest safety standards in compliance with company policies.

Purchasing Internship Position Overview:

Arrowhead Winch is seeking an Intern to support our Purchasing Team in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This position is responsible for purchasing assigned commodities, based on requirements and exercising independent judgment. Position will be responsible for supplier management, supplier development and other project management as assigned.

Arrowhead Winch Internship Schedule and Benefits: 

Arrowhead Winch can accommodate part-time or full-time working hours based upon college schedule. This is an on-site internship, and hours must be completed during normal business hours.  Duration of Internship could be 6-9 months based upon assigned projects.   Limited benefits include Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and 401K with 5% matching. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Reviews supplier pricing, quality and delivery to determine selection of suppliers
• Coordinates cross functional teams as necessary for project completion
• Performs order follow-up for timely delivery in support of schedule
• Monitors supplier performance using Quality, Cost and Delivery metrics
• Organizes and leads improvement projects, and resourcing efforts utilizing 6-Sigma tools or other problem-solving tools
• Communicate and conduct supplier business reviews with plant and division personnel at all management levels
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor level degree in Supply Chain Management or similar field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, software proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Team player, self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently with changing priorities.

Arrowhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, military and/or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. If accommodation required, contact HR at 918-259-3259.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust.