Tenneco

Indirect Procurement Intern

Tenneco

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Location Type: Office

Location: Northville • Missouri • United States

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Assist in creating, distributing, and evaluating RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
  • Help consolidate supplier responses and prepare summary materials for category managers.
  • Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities and purchasing patterns.
  • Support the creation of dashboards and reports (Excel, Power BI, or similar) to track procurement KPIs.
  • Compare suppliers based on cost, quality, service levels, and sustainability.
  • Help prepare contract drafts, amendments, and renewals under supervision.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, contract records, and vendor files.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows.
  • Contribute to cost analysis and savings calculations.
  • Support category managers in sourcing strategies, benchmarking, and negotiations.
  • Help coordinate procurement-related projects and timelines.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to analyze data and generate insights.
  • Strong attention to details.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self starter with initiative and willingness to learn.
  • Basic understanding of procurement processes.
  • Contracting experience preferred.
  • Competency in continuous improvement and problem solving.
Benefits
  • Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
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Soft Skills
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