College Intern - Purchasing and Contracts

Envoy Air Inc.•Irving, TX

About The Position

Envoy Air is seeking a college intern to work with its Purchasing and Contracts team. The paid, 11-week summer internship offers hands-on exposure to procurement and contract processes, with opportunities to develop practical skills in data analysis, problem solving, and business communication. The intern will learn about market indicators, the effects of escalation on commodities, and the role of reliable data collection and analysis in setting expectations and targets. The pay rate is $22 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.
Be classified as a junior or senior when the internship begins.
Have a minimum 3.25 GPA.
Have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Have organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Be able to read and understand technical data and have a general understanding of accounting and finance principles.
Be able to quantify data from various sources and perform detailed summary analyses.
Be able to prepare briefing packages presenting work results and analyses, including recommendations.
Be able to present data to all levels of management.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Have experience with forecasting, advanced financial analytical skills, and large data management.
Be able to read, write, speak fluently, and understand English.
Be willing and able to travel.
Possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Be able to work in a team, prioritize work and projects to meet deadlines and objectives, work with minimal supervision, report to work regularly and on time, and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

Combine data from multiple sources, including numeric data, historical procurement transactions, warranty documents, and technical documents.
Evaluate supplier performance and assess contract compliance.
Assess the reliability performance of certain components.
Assess changes in supplier prices and lead times for selected consumable parts to inform supplier discussions, alternate sourcing opportunities, and improvement targets.
Analyze data against assigned objectives, including cost, availability, performance, and demand forecasts.
Gather and analyze data and prepare briefing slides for commercial discussions during annual Air Show executive team meetings.
Summarize results and develop recommendations and alternatives.
Develop a dashboard and improve tracking tools.
Present findings to the Manager.
Meet with colleagues across departments, suppliers, and management.