Part-Time Student - Purchasing - Fargo, ND
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026. John Deere scores B on the Alion truth index.
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Dakota - Fargo, ND
Function: Supply Chain Management (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Purchasing - Fargo, ND - 124489
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.
The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.
Your Responsibilities
As a Part-Time Student - Purchasing forISG Fargo loctaed in Fargo, ND you will:
- Provides purchasing support to buyers and the purchasing assistant, creation of non-inventory purchase orders from approved requisitions, monitoring the Purchasing Admin inbox, responding to purchase order questions, and making updates as requested.
- Reviews prototype and production shortages, confirms supplier ship dates, helps locate available stock to cover material gaps, follows up on past-due orders, and updates purchase orders based on supplier responses to reschedule reports.
This position is not available to students on immigration visas
What Skills You Need
- Ideally you will be pursuing a degree Business Administration, Supply Management, Finance or a related discipline
- Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited University
- Graduation date of May 2028 or later
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
- Available to work 10-20 hours/week during the academic year
- Available to work 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester
- Must be able to commute to the work location in Fargo, ND on a daily basis year-round
- Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior standing students are preferred, Senior standing and those pursuing Advanced degrees may apply.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in supply management, purchasing, manufacturing, or business operations.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Past Experience in Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing.
- Experience with ERP Systems or Power BI Reporting
Competencies
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At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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