{"id":1980,"date":"2018-07-03T11:24:59","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T11:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/?page_id=1980"},"modified":"2026-04-21T06:20:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:20:45","slug":"purchasing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internships-descriptions-by-sector\/purchasing\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_image_0 et_pb_fullwidth_image et_pb_module\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/missions-stage-acheteur.jpeg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Purchasing Assistant Internship<\/h1>\n<p>A <strong>purchasing internship<\/strong> abroad allows you to work under the guidance of a purchaser. This person is in charge of the procurement side of the production cycle. First of all, he designs the specifications in collaboration with the customer or the project leader. Then, he has to identify the provider who can provide him the right quantity of products or materials he needs. Of course, he has to respect quality, budgets and time constraints. Negotiation is one of his main activities because he tries to get the best prices from his providers. Also, providers\u2019 retention is a main topic as fluctuation can be costly. Thus, a <strong>purchasing assistant<\/strong> intern contributes as a support on these different missions. <strong>Internships purchasing<\/strong> are a great start to your business career.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Tasks of a Purchasing Intern<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the main tasks that an intern in procurement can undertake:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designing specifications with the person in charge.<\/li>\n<li>Comparative studies of the different providers.<\/li>\n<li>Negotiations with providers.<\/li>\n<li>Structuring the tender process if there is one.<\/li>\n<li>Preparing orders.<\/li>\n<li>Follow-up of orders and providers\u2019 performances.<\/li>\n<li>Follow-up of invoices: payment method and term.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous monitoring on providers\u2019 position (financially).<\/li>\n<li>Improving purchasing processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_1-2_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_1-2_1-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_0 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Available internships<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internship-offers\/?show_results=1&#038;query=purchasing&#038;location=\" data-icon=\"$\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Internship in purchasing<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Education<\/h2>\n<p>Usually, an education in Supply Chain Management or Logistics include Procurement as a specific course. Those field of studies would therefore make you a relevant applicant for this internship abroad. Different degrees from a Bachelor to a Masters are available. Obviously, the further you are in your education, the more responsibilities you could be given. For example, some key materials or products require negotiations or technical knowledge. In those cases, being enrolled in a Masters degree could be required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Skills and Qualities<\/h2>\n<p>You need key skills to get your purchasing internship abroad. First, having specific knowledge in purchasing is mandatory. Indeed, this job requires using precise technics and tools. Normally, if you follow one of the field of studies mentioned earlier, you have the relevant abilities to be a good purchaser. Up to you to use them during your internship to secure the best tariffs!<\/p>\n<p>Beyond those theoretical knowledge, some core qualities will make you a successful purchaser. Your interpersonal skills and negotiation abilities are determining. The purchaser is in daily contacts with his customers, he has to retain them. A provider who is used to work with him knows what is expected. Thus, it is easier to respect the specifications. To go further and secure the most interesting prices, his negotiation skills will be useful. He has to use the right arguments in order to respect his budget and quality standards.<\/p>\n<p>Then, your curiosity must be one of your assets. The more curious you are and interested by what you buy, the easier you can meet your requirements. Indeed, sectors needing purchasers are numerous and products or materials bought endless. From the automotive to the medical sector, he can undertake his tasks in many different contexts. Even if the position stays the same, merchandises bought can turn it different. Thus, if you want to be efficient, find out about your domain.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you have to be rigorous. The purchasing field involves managing budgets and respecting time constraints. The purchaser needs a rigorous organization if he wants to reach his objectives. He has to remind the provider when he doesn\u2019t fulfill his commitments. The whole project can be delayed because of a mistake in an order.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_0 et_pb_circle_counter et_pb_with_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center container-width-change-notify et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_inner\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\">%<\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">English<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_1 et_pb_circle_counter et_pb_with_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center container-width-change-notify et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_inner\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\">%<\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Negotiation Abilities<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_2 et_pb_circle_counter et_pb_with_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center container-width-change-notify et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_inner\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\">%<\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Curiosity and rigor<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_3 et_pb_circle_counter et_pb_with_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center container-width-change-notify et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_inner\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\">%<\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Local language (if required) <\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><strong>Skills developed during a Purchasing internship abroad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once your purchasing internship abroad will be done, you will have new skills.<\/p>\n<p>First, you will improve in your favorite domain. You will apply methods and principles of purchasing learnt in university. It is the best way to master them. You will be more comfortable with negotiations and your speech will sharpen. All those skills are mandatory to pursue a career in purchasing. Thanks to this experience, you will be able to apply with much more legitimacy to your next internships or even jobs!<\/p>\n<p>Given that the internship will be abroad, you will have the opportunity to improve your language skills. English, Spanish, German\u2026 it will depend on your destination. Nowadays, it is important to fluently master English, or even a second language. Working in a team and in contact with clients will allow you to exchange and interact with foreign people daily. In the field, your ability to speak would improve rapidly. Of course, it will also allow you to add a new asset to your CV. Companies are more and more internationalized and their target markets are spread worldwide. It is a mandatory competency on the job market.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you will be able to develop a whole new set of cross-disciplinary skills for your future career. Adaptability, as you will live in a country with a different culture and working methods. But also, your organization, interpersonal skills, autonomy\u2026 just to mention a few. All these values will be useful for your future, professionally as well as personally.<\/p>\n<p>PIC Management offers a lot of paid <strong>business internships<\/strong> all over Europe and Latin America !<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_1-2_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_1-2_1-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_1 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Available internships<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internship-offers\/?show_results=1&#038;query=purchasing&#038;location=\" data-icon=\"$\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Internship in purchasing<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>More Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Our purchasing internships are available all year long. You can be in the end of your studies, in a gap year or in-between two academic years. We can find what you\u2019re looking for!<\/li>\n<li>It is better to apply about 2 months before the start of your internship. The idea is to have as many internship options and destinations to your disposal as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Most of our purchasing internships are available for 6 months. As tasks need a proper training, companies are looking for students for a longer period. Yet, it is sometimes possible to negotiate 5 months internships with some partners. Occasionally, we have this kind of internship for 3 to 6 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is just general information and trends, the best, in order to have a full feedback on what you are looking for, is to contact one of our consultants: <a style=\"color: #37b0cd;\" href=\"mailto:info@pic-management.com\">info@pic-management.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>At PIC Management, we offer <strong>purchasing internships<\/strong> in hotels &amp; companies. 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