Purchasing - Intern at StageRight - Rogers Group – Clare, Michigan

Purchasing Intern (Summer 2026)

Based in Clare, MI the Rogers Group is a family-owned collection of innovative businesses that provide solutions to markets ranging from sports and entertainment to in home food preservation. Utilizing core capabilities and central resources, the Rogers Group provides a unique ability to innovate. Based in Clare, MI the Rogers Group is a family-owned collection of innovative businesses that provide solutions to markets ranging from sports and entertainment to in home food preservation. Utilizing core capabilities and central resources, the Rogers Group provides a unique ability to innovate.

Summary:

The purpose of the Purchasing Intern is to gain applicable career experience in a growing organization. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable, hands-on experience in several aspects of Supply Chain and Purchasing Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procure components to meet the demand while gaining an understanding of the current Inventory Management system, Epicor.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering on custom job requirements that require special purchased materials.
• Work with Shipping and Receiving to process purchase orders including any in-bound shipment discrepancies.
• Evaluate safety stock levels and ordering perimeters to determine the best procurement option and place purchase orders for components needed in the production process.
• Build and manage supplier relations to facilitate the best efficiencies.
• Expedite production parts with urgency on multiple immediate part needs.
• Evaluate safety stock levels and upcoming demand on multiple types of production components.
• Coordinate pricing schedules with suppliers for materials ordered.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Qualifications and Skills:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree. Student involvement/work experience is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret the English language.

REASONING ABILITY: Can effectively handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment and is a self-starter with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and superior problem-solving skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other ERP software tools.

This internship is located on-site in Clare, Michigan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer