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Purchasing Intern

CompanyWorthington Enterprises
LocationWorthington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Purchasing Intern will support the department by placing purchase orders, managing vendor communications, and resolving order discrepancies. They will also maintain ERP system data and assist with various departmental projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1008
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates with two primary business segments: Building Products and Consumer Products. The Building Products segment includes heating and cooling, cooking, construction and water solutions, and building systems including HVAC and metal roofing components, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings, and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, BPD, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, LEVEL5 Tools®, Logan Stampings, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Roof Hugger®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises employs approximately 4,000 people throughout North America and Europe. Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Worthington Enterprises achieves this outcome by empowering its employees to innovate, thrive and grow with leading brands in attractive markets that improve everyday life. The company engages deeply with local communities where it has operations through volunteer efforts and The Worthington Companies Foundation, participates actively in workforce development programs and reports annually on its corporate citizenship and sustainability efforts. For more information, visit worthingtonenterprises.com.
About the Role

Worthington Enterprises is seeking a hard-working student intern to assist with purchasing functions within the Cylinders business. The Purchasing Intern supports the Purchasing Department by placing purchase orders, working with vendors on confirming orders, working with plant personnel on any order discrepancies, and completing miscellaneous projects as needed. The student intern will gain experience in procurement for the cylinders manufacturing industry, and will learn about one of the world’s leading pressure cylinder manufacturers. This role will be full time during the summer and part time during the school year.

Responsibilities

  • Place purchase orders as needed
  • Maintain accurate delivery information for p/o’s in our ERP system
  • Research any p/o or invoice discrepancies
  • Work with suppliers to expedite orders as needed
  • Complete vendor returns
  • Follow all departmental procedures for placing p/o’s
  • Generate and maintain reports as needed
  • Complete other miscellaneous projects

Desired Experience

  • Operations Management, Purchasing, or Supply Chain majors Preferred
  • Available full-time 40 hours during summer and part-time during the school year
  • Minimum of 2 years college completion
  • Must be hard-working, responsible, and reliable
  • Must be able to think critically to solve daily issues
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.

Key Skills
PurchasingProcurementERP SystemsSupply Chain ManagementOrder ProcessingVendor ManagementData AnalysisCritical ThinkingReportingInventory ManagementProblem SolvingCommunication
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsAdministrativeManagement & Leadership