{"id":2089917,"url":"https://alion.io/job/continental-intern-purchasing-year-round-2","title":"Intern - Purchasing, Year-Round","company":{"id":3771,"name":"Continental","domain":"continental.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/continental","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":77,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":31,"computed_at":"2026-10-10T05:45:15Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Mill, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-08T13:09:19Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-08","last_verified_at":"2026-10-11T01:18:05Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"THE COMPANY\nContinental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.\nTire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.\nAre you ready to shape the future with us?\n HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT\nWe're looking for a detail-oriented and organized Freight and Warehouse Intern to join our team in Fort Mill, United States. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations, freight handling, and inventory management. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills in a fast-paced logistics environment while supporting our warehouse team in delivering exceptional service to our customers.\nKey Responsibilities:\nScheduling & Coordination\nOrganize internal and external meetings across teams and global time zones.\nManage calendars, send invitations, and align stakeholder availability.\nPrepare meeting agendas, distribute materials, and help keep discussions on track.\nVendor Management Support\nFollow up with suppliers on quotes, and outstanding Q&A items.\nMaintain consistent communication flow with vendors.\nTrack supplier response timelines and escalate delays as needed.\nBuyer Administrative & Contract Support\nAssist in the creation, submission, and execution of NDAs.\nSubmit, track, and monitor contracts through internal purchasing systems.\nProvide general administrative support to buyers for daily procurement activities.\nProject & RFQ Support\nSupport sourcing events and RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes.\nTrack milestones, deliverables, and next steps for ongoing projects.\nCoordinate effectively between internal stakeholders and external vendors.\nDocumentation & Reporting\nMaintain and update trackers for projects, vendors, rates, and contracts.\nOrganize files, documentation, and communication logs.\nPrepare summaries, meeting minutes, and regular status reports.\n WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE\nStudent currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and willing to dedicate 12 months toward internship\nWorking toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance.\nAvailable to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)\nThis is a hybrid role and must be willing to commute to Fort Mill, SC HQ campus 3 days per week (Mon-Fri)\nMust have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 or higher\nStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nDetail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in all work\nBasic understanding of purchasing processes and supply chain concepts\nAbility to work collaboratively with team members across departments\nStrong data entry capabilities and comfort with computer systems\nAnalytical mindset with problem-solving abilities\nProfessional demeanor and reliability\nADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT\nFamiliarity with freight and warehouse operations\nPrior internship or entry-level experience in purchasing or procurement\nExperience with vendor management or supplier relations\n THE PERKS\nCompetitive Intern Pay\nHands on experience with the team\nProject Experience\nIntern Socials/Mixers\nMentorship Opportunities\nCompany Lunch and Learns\nNetworking\nAnd more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!\nRelocation assistance is not available for this role.\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nEEO-Statement:\nEEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to  or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.\nReady to drive with Continental? 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