Student Buyer / Material Specialist

About the role

GE HealthCare is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Industrial Engineering & Management student (2nd year or above) to join its Materials team as a Student Buyer / Material Specialist in Rehovot. You will support procurement activities, work directly with suppliers, monitor material availability and help ensure uninterrupted supply to production. The position is flexible student employment alongside academic studies.

Key responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders in ERP systems
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery dates and shipment status
• Monitor material shortages and support mitigation activities
• Track open orders and resolve supply issues proactively
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data
• Support inventory management and material planning
• Help generate reports and analyse procurement and inventory data
• Take part in supplier communication and performance follow-up
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in the Materials and Supply Chain organisation

Required profile

• Industrial Engineering & Management student (2nd year or above)
• Availability to work 3 full working days per week
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hebrew
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Preferred: previous experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics or operations, and knowledge of inventory management and material planning concepts

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle/SAP is an advantage)
• Preferred: familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools

What we offer

• Hands-on experience in supply chain and procurement operations
• Exposure to global suppliers and cross-functional business processes
• Opportunity to develop professional skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Flexible student employment alongside academic studies