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The intern will identify and qualify new raw material suppliers across North America and internationally to expand the company's supplier network. They will coordinate material testing and work cross-functionally to ensure new materials meet quality and performance standards.
Requirements
Candidates should be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration. Proficiency in English and Microsoft Office is required, with French and experience in Dynamics 365 being assets.
Education
- associate degree
- bachelor degree
- professional certificate
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Qualification
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Analytical Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Lean Continuous Improvement
- Technical Documentation
- Cost Reduction
- Material Testing
- Supplier Onboarding
- Communication
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Personal days
- Company events
- Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
Keywords
- Procurement
- Supplier Development
- Supply Chain Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- PMAC
- CPIM
- APICS
- ASCM
- Lean
- Continuous Improvement
- Sourcing
- Quality Assurance
- Manufacturing
- Raw Materials
- Acoustical Underlayments
- Recycled Rubber
- Project Management
- Supplier Qualification
- Cost Reduction
- Material Specifications
- Technical Documentation
Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Procurement & Supplier Development Intern
Location: Montréal, QC
Company: Dura Undercushions Ltd.
About Dura
Dura Undercushions Ltd. is a Canadian manufacturer of premium acoustical underlayments and recycled rubber products serving customers across North America. We are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing.
We are seeking a motivated Procurement & Supplier Development Intern to support our Operations team in identifying and qualifying new raw material suppliers.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Operations Management team, the successful candidate will play a key role in expanding and strengthening Dura's supplier network.
The primary objective of this internship is to identify new sources of raw materials, coordinate supplier qualification activities, and work cross-functionally to ensure new materials meet Dura's quality and performance standards before being approved for production.
This position offers excellent exposure to procurement, manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering, product development, and project management.
Key Responsibilities
Research and identify potential suppliers in Canada, the United States, and internationally.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, certifications, production capacity, pricing, and reliability.
Request quotations, technical documentation, samples, and material specifications.
Coordinate the receipt and tracking of supplier samples.
Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Laboratory teams to organize material testing.
Monitor testing progress and ensure evaluations are completed according to company procedures.
Compare new materials against current approved raw materials for quality, consistency, and performance.
Maintain supplier evaluation reports and qualification documentation.
Follow up with suppliers regarding technical questions and improvement opportunities.
Assist in supplier onboarding once materials have successfully met Dura's approval requirements.
Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
Perform other procurement and operations-related projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from:
Supply Chain Management
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Business Administration
Operations Management
or a related field.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills in English.
French is considered an asset.
Comfortable communicating with suppliers by email and phone.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an asset.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills.
Basic technical knowledge
Ability to understand manufacturing processes and material specifications is an asset
What You'll Learn
During this internship, you will gain practical experience in:
Strategic sourcing
Supplier qualification
Procurement
Manufacturing operations
Quality assurance
Product validation
Project management
Cross-functional collaboration
Lean continuous improvement
What We Offer
Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
Mentorship from experienced operations and engineering professionals.
Exposure to real supplier qualification and product development projects.
Opportunity to contribute directly to cost reduction and product improvement initiatives.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
Potential opportunity for future employment based on business needs and performance.
Rémunération : 45 000,00$ à 50 000,00$ par an
Advantage:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Personal days
Company events
Parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Mont-royal, QC H4T 1M1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:
procurement, purchasing, or supply chain: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
English (required)
French (required)
Licence/Certification:
PMAC Certificate/Diploma in Procurement (preferred)
CPIM – Certified in Planning and Inventory Mgmt (APICS/ASCM) (preferred)
Driving Licence (preferred)
DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:
procurement, purchasing, or supply chain: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
English (required)
French (required)
Licence/Certification:
PMAC Certificate/Diploma in Procurement (preferred)
CPIM – Certified in Planning and Inventory Mgmt (APICS/ASCM) (preferred)
Driving Licence (preferred)
Lieu du poste : En présentiel
