About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Company overview

Confidential Client is a leading organization in the Logistics & Warehouse space. This opportunity is part of an 18-month Global Sourcing Associate (GSA) development program designed to build procurement and supply‑chain capability through on-the-job training at a manufacturing or corporate location.

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Position overview

This is an entry-level Procurement Operations role within the Global Sourcing Associate Program. Associates spend approximately 18 months at a single assigned site (mill or corporate office) developing core skills across purchasing, supplier management, contract support, and inventory optimization. The program prepares participants for sourcing roles across North America upon completion.

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Main responsibilities

• Purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies while optimizing price, delivery, and terms
• Create and manage purchase orders and follow up with vendors on order status and expediting needs
• Support stakeholders with specification development and requirements gathering
• Conduct competitive bidding, analyze quotations, and recommend or select suppliers
• Negotiate commercial terms to achieve value while minimizing risk and ensuring requirements are met
• Support inventory optimization through data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration
• Assist with contract development and basic supplier performance tracking
• Use data (including Excel and visualization tools) to support decision making

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Transportation, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations Management, Material Management, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (per the program requirement)
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Geographic flexibility for an 18‑month site assignment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills; advanced Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data visualization tools preferred
• Demonstrated self‑starter mentality through work experience, internships, campus activities, or student leadership

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Locations & assignment

Associates are assigned to a single United States location for the duration of the 18‑month development program. Candidates may provide location preferences, but final placement will be determined by availability. Upon program completion, Associates may apply for permanent roles across the client’s North America locations.

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Compensation & benefits

Confidential Client offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Relocation assistance where applicable

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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