College Intern - Procurement/Sourcing Engineer (Category Intelligence)
What a College Intern - Procurement/Sourcing Engineer (Category Intelligence) does at HP:
Support and analyze supplier capability assessments, technical evaluations, qualification activities, and sourcing recommendations.
Conduct category and market research on supplier landscapes, technology trends, raw-material cost drivers, and supply risks.
Develop should-cost models based on materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and logistics.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value engineering, alternative materials, and process improvements.
Collaborate with procurement, engineering, quality, and supplier teams to address sourcing and quality challenges.
עיקרי התפקיד
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
Able to commit to a 5 to 6-month full-time internship starting in January 2027.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and structured-thinking skills.
Able to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Hands-on experience with AI and LLM technologies, preferably Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Understanding of RAG, prompt design, knowledge management, and AI-agent workflows.
Basic programming, data architecture, and data preparation knowledge.
Experience with analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI and Excel.
AI architecture, data engineering, procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, quality engineering, or category intelligence experience.
Ability to apply engineering knowledge to materials, specifications, manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, cost, and quality evaluation.
Ability to translate technical, supplier, cost, and quality data into clear, actionable sourcing recommendations.
Understanding of should-cost modelling, supplier qualification, market analysis, and sourcing decision-making.
Familiarity with quality tools such as 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, 8D, or FMEA.
Knowledge of materials and components used in thermal inkjet cartridges is an added advantage.
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Full time
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No shift premium (Singapore)
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