Supply Chain Purchasing Intern at Hoffman… · Boise…

Summary: Hoffman Construction Company is a forward-thinking builder specializing in sustainable projects across various markets. The Supply Chain Purchasing Intern will assist the supply chain team in coordinating materials and equipment for jobsites, providing administrative support, and participating in the construction supply chain lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Assist expeditors, logistics coordinators, and warehouse managers with routine project tasks and documentation - Provide basic administrative and project support to Project Teams and Operations - Observe and participate in activities across the full construction supply chain lifecycle—from planning through project closeout - Support preparation of status updates and presentations for internal leadership; assist with compiling data for client-facing reports - Help gather information needed to support long-lead equipment decisions and purchasing activities - Monitor and record lead times, market updates, and vendor communications related to fabrication and shipments - Flag potential impacts to fabrication or shipment timelines for review by senior supply chain staff - Assist with maintaining accurate data and records for current and historical equipment information Required Qualifications: - Exposure to world commodity indexes - Interest in learning about expediting, equipment tracking, and logistics processes - Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment - Ability to stay organized and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced work environment - Strong organizational and time-management skills - Detail-oriented with the ability to support multiple tasks or projects - Self-starter with adaptability and a willingness to learn with guidance - Strong team player, adaptable, and able to work with minimal instruction - Prior experience in the construction industry preferred - Familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, Oracle, or Procore is helpful but not required - Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; willingness to learn additional project or document management systems - Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of sitting/walking and standing - Legs: Must be able to climb stairs - 20% of day - Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use - Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination - Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment - Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio - Lift/Carry: Up to 50lb computer/drawings- minimal - Bending/Twisting: Minimal - Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal - Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required - Work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments - Use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results - Plan and organize work - Strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in the construction industry preferred - Familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, Oracle, or Procore is helpful but not required Required Skills: Exposure to commodity indexes, Logistics processes Important Skills: Smartsheet, Oracle, Procore, Microsoft Office 365 Nice-to-Have Skills: Time-management skills Benefits: Competitive pay and advancement opportunities, Ongoing professional training and development, Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan., A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.