Our people create our best Plexus.
WHAT WE DO AT PLEXUS
We’re a global team of over 19,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and aftermarket service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.
We are passionate about innovating, creating and delivering products that change people’s lives. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.
At Plexus, you are more than just an intern. We embrace your innovative ideas and collaborative thinking. You play a critical role in our success as we continue to grow as a global organization.
WHY WE LOVE IT
Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. A workplace centered on inclusion and collaboration. At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork.
We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
COMPANY PROFILE
We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.
Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.
OVERVIEW
Responsible for providing accurate and timely material pricing information that enables Plexus Corp. to provide industry competitive pricing quotations in support of current customers and new business development opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand quote strategy and ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
- Obtain accurate and timely quote feedback from the supply base and execute appropriate actions as needed.
- Assume ownership to ensure all materials costing activity is completed by the established due date. Manage quotation requests with appropriate suppliers to ensure Plexus Corp. obtains industry competitive component pricing within the requested time frame.
- Ensure all quoting records are complete and free from errors and evaluate competitiveness of quotation with reference to historical and current market conditions
- Assist in providing feedback to suppliers as to their competitiveness and timeliness to Plexus Corp. requests.
- Maintain contact information and other key information on suppliers. Maintain the data integrity of material costing systems
- Generate quoting and miscellaneous reports and prepare information as needed.
- Gain an understanding of the marketplace and maintain knowledge of key suppliers and manufacturers.
- Acquire knowledge of Plexus Corp. contracted or customer registered pricing for all applicable components.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Supply Chain Management for entire duration of internship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Junior level status
- GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred
- Advanced data analysis skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.
Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!
Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.