US Synthetic - Purchasing Student Intern

This is a part time position and will close 3/19/2026.

US Synthetic has an immediate need for a Purchasing Student Intern located in Orem, UT. The Purchasing Student Intern will assist the Purchasing and Supply Chain organization by assisting with supplier management and communication, data analysis, purchase order management, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

What’s in it For You: 

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best 

Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement 

What You Will Do: 

Supplier Management Support 

Assist with supplier onboarding and record updates. 

Participate in supplier communication (email follow-ups, data collection, scheduling meetings). 

Track open supplier actions (quotations, confirmations, documentation). 

Purchase Order & Transactional Work 

Create purchase orders under supervision. 

Reconcile delivery discrepancies, missing paperwork, or invoice mismatches. 

Maintain accurate data within the ERP/MRP system. 

Data Analysis & Reporting 

Analyze spend data to reveal trends, cost drivers, or consolidation opportunities. 

Support inventory analysis: slow-moving items, stockouts, safety stock, MOQ alignment. 

Prepare dashboards or reports for the purchasing team (price variance, supplier performance, on-time delivery, etc.). 

Project Support & Continuous Improvement 

Contribute to targeted improvement projects 

Support process mapping, documentation updates, and root-cause investigations for procurement issues. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

Work closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance to ensure alignment and timely communication. 

Participate in cross-functional meetings to observe how purchasing integrates with production and business operations. 

Create, audit and maintain SOPs to use for training, i.e. Critical Knowledge and Job Breakdown Sheets 

Work a flexible schedule based around school schedule 

Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.) 

Minimum Qualifications: 

High school diploma/GED is required 

Immigration sponsorship not available for this role 

Must have been accepted to a bachelor’s supply chain program at a 

university with intent to graduate 

Physical Demands: 

Combination of sitting, standing and walking for eight or more hours 

Occasional repetitive motions 

Use of Safety Equipment 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Lean knowledge 

Good interpersonal skills 

Ability to apply things learned at school 

Ability to teach and explain methods, standards, etc. to others (Job Instruction) 

Ability to speak in front of crowds 

Team attitude 

Advanced computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, etc. 

Once an Intern employee has graduated from their specific program, they may apply for any open positions available at US Synthetic. The positions may be open to both Internal and External candidates. If no position is offered, US Synthetic will provide an additional 3-month period of employment to find other employment.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At US Synthetic we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.