Purchasing Specialist Intern

Location:

West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition ID: 19129

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.Global Leader in Lottery Solutions | Brightstar LotteryDiscover Brightstar Lottery, the global leader in lottery innovation. Safe, secure, and engaging solutions that benefit communities and meet player needs.

Overview

The Purchasing Specialist Intern supports the procurement team in managing the purchasing lifecycle of goods and services essential to daily operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to supplier coordination, purchase order processing, cost analysis, and inventory management. The intern will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective purchasing while gaining practical experience in supply chain and procurement best practices.

Through this internship, the Purchasing Specialist Intern will develop strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills while learning how procurement activities align with broader business and operational goals. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in supply chain management, business operations, finance, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Takes part in delivery/product team meetings representing Infrastructure Project Management
Generate file containing PR’s for internal approvals
Submit PR for Project Management approval
Track PO status and inform lead IPM of estimated shipping dates as well as report any delays

Qualifications

Currently studying for a college degree/technical school/etc.
Currently studying for a degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science
Exposure to programming languages (C#, VB, etc.)
Exposure to web frameworks (JavaScript, PHP, etc.)
Exposure to database development (MS SQL, MySQL, etc.)
Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $14.00 – $24.00 per hour. The actual pay offered may be higher or lower. The Company complies with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is one part of our Total Rewards program. Non-exempt roles are eligible for irregular discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.