Indirect Procurement Intern

Location: Colmar, PA, US

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products.  Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

The Indirect Procurement Intern will support the supply chain leadership team by completing specific projects toimprove the end-to-end supply chain. Projects will be identified closer to the start date based on business needs, but two will be focused on procurement processes and another on planning processes. This internship will start in May 2027 and continue for 10 weeks. It is required to work at our Colmar, PA location.

Primary Duties

Organize and send out RFQ's to suppliers

Release POs, expedite orders and update open PO books

Must successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously to transition products from development into production.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, resourceful, and work well in a cross-functional team environment.

Must be able to develop relationships and initiate, communicate, and take actions to resolve issues both

internally and externally

Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen.  Noise level is usually moderate.

Education / Experience

Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management; ideally a 3rd or 4th year student.

What The Intern Will Learn

During the internship, the student will have the opportunity to:

Learn how a product management team evaluates market opportunities, identifies customer needs, and Supplier Sourcing and Procurement: Learn how to manage RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and support sourcing decisions that deliver value to the business.

Supplier Management: Learn how to coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliverables are met.

Supply Chain Planning and Project Management: Learn how to manage multiple supply chain projects and support the transition of products from development into production.

The US base rate for this full-time position is $24/hr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.  www.DormanProducts.com