Intern - Material Costing (Summer 2026)

Plexus Material Pricing Intern

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace / Defense, Healthcare / Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world's most transformative products.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include : Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.

Overview

Responsible for providing accurate and timely material pricing information that enables Plexus Corp. to provide industry competitive pricing quotations in support of current customers and new business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Understand quote strategy and ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
• Obtain accurate and timely quote feedback from the supply base and execute appropriate actions as needed.
• Assume ownership to ensure all materials costing activity is completed by the established due date. Manage quotation requests with appropriate suppliers to ensure Plexus Corp. obtains industry competitive component pricing within the requested time frame.
• Ensure all quoting records are complete and free from errors and evaluate competitiveness of quotation with reference to historical and current market conditions
• Assist in providing feedback to suppliers as to their competitiveness and timeliness to Plexus Corp. requests.
• Maintain the data integrity of material costing systems
• Generate quoting and miscellaneous reports and prepare information as needed.
• Gain an understanding of the marketplace and maintain knowledge of key suppliers and manufacturers.
• Acquire knowledge of Plexus Corp. contracted or customer registered pricing for all applicable components.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and / or background check.