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Purchasing Intern

Location: 

Bennettsville, South Carolina (SC), US South Carolina (SC), US

Building People that Build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

 

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Purchasing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in procurement, supplier management, and supply chain operations within a global manufacturing environment. You will support the purchasing team in daily activities while also taking ownership of at least one critical project aimed at solving a problem, improving a process, or strengthening supplier relationships.

This role will give you exposure to the fundamentals of supply chain management, including sourcing, negotiation, supplier performance, and inventory support, while developing your professional skills in analysis, communication, and project management

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While specific projects will vary, your responsibilities may include:

1. Purchasing Support

  • Assist with purchase order creation, tracking, and follow-up with suppliers.
  • Support analysis of supplier quotes, delivery schedules, and cost trends.
  • Help ensure accurate purchasing documentation, including contracts, supplier information, and inventory records.

2. Supplier & Vendor Relations

  • Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery timelines, and resolve issues.
  • Participate in supplier performance evaluations and reporting.
  • Assist with supplier onboarding, audits, or qualification activities.

3. Data & Reporting

  • Help analyze purchasing data and prepare reports for leadership.
  • Monitor metrics related to cost, delivery, and quality performance.
  • Contribute to dashboards and presentations summarizing purchasing performance.

4. Continuous Improvement & Projects

  • Lead at least one project focused on improving a purchasing or supply chain process (e.g., cost reduction, supplier scorecarding, inventory control, or system enhancement).
  • Identify opportunities for process efficiency and share recommendations with the team.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and finance to resolve material and sourcing challenges.

 

 

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

  • Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn new tools and concepts.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills; collaboration in a team setting.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience with business systems (e.g., ERP/CRM/CPQ) or analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) is a plus.

Education & Certifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Travel & Working Environment

  • Fully on-site
  • Office-based with occasional exposure to plant/manufacturing areas.
  • No travel required

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

 

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.  Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.  We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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