Purchasing Intern
Prairie Meadows
Purchasing Intern
Prairie Meadows
Posted about 7 hours ago
Internship
Altoona, Iowa
In Person
Smart Summary
The intern will assist with purchase requisitions, vendor coordination, and inventory tracking processes within the purchasing department. They will also support supply coordination across various departments and participate in a structured business challenge project.
Prairie Meadows is looking for a Purchasing Department Intern with strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be pursuing or have a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or a related field. Good communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential for this role.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Procurement
Vendor Management
Inventory Control
Supply Chain Operations
Purchase Orders
Vendor Coordination
Receiving
Budgeting
Cost Control
Data Entry
Communication
Organizational Skills
Teamwork
Attention To Detail
Business Operations
Job Description
Internship Program
Location: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Duration: 10–12 Weeks
Schedule: Weekdays (8-4:30pm)
Pay: $16.50/hr
Position Overview
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Purchasing Department Intern to join our structured internship program. This internship provides hands-on experience in procurement, vendor management, inventory control, and supply chain operations within a dynamic casino, racing, and hospitality environment.
The intern will work closely with the purchasing team and gain exposure to purchase orders, vendor coordination, receiving and inventory processes, and department supply support while learning how purchasing supports operations across food and beverage, hotel, gaming, racing, and facilities departments.
This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in business, supply chain management, finance, or operations management to gain real-world experience.
What You Will Do
- Assist with purchase requisitions and purchase orders
- Support vendor coordination and communication
- Observe procurement and approval workflows
- Assist with receiving and inventory tracking processes
- Help organize purchasing and vendor documentation
- Support supply coordination for multiple departments
- Observe budgeting and cost control procedures
- Attend purchasing and operations meetings
- Participate in structured learning and mentoring activities
- Complete a purchasing business challenge project
What You Will Learn
- Procurement and purchasing operations
- Vendor management and supplier coordination
- Inventory control and receiving procedures
- Budget monitoring and cost management
- Supply chain operations in a casino and hospitality environment
- Cross-department operational support
- Business operations and decision-making processes
- Professional communication and organizational skills
Qualifications
- Pursuing/graduated with a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or related field
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Basic understanding of business or procurement processes
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn and ask questions
- Professional attitude and work ethic
Prairie Meadows
Prairie Meadows is the premier destination for gaming and entertainment in the Midwest. Our casino and hotel boast amenities unrivaled by our competitors: Award-winning dining, exclusive concerts, and heart-pounding racing action. With the highest payouts in the state, you are always a winner, and so is our community. Since we began, we have given back more than $2.3 billion through grants, taxes and charitable donations to Iowa’s communities. Prairie Meadows offers slot machines, table games, live and simulcast racing, sports wagering, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and more. Prairie Meadows employs more than 800 people in the areas of finance, community relations, facilities, food & beverage, hotel, information technology, marketing, racing, security, table games, and player development. For more information on career opportunities, visit prairiemeadows.com/careers. Prairie Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify participant. Prairie Meadows is Your Place To Play.
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