General Procurement Intern

PHI Aviation•Lafayette, LA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Strategic Sourcing/Contract Management & General Supply Chain, the General Procurement Intern performs a variety of duties and activities related to RFP/RFQ analysis, ERP system data entry, supplier information management, and contracts system data entry within the Supply Chain Department. Participate in on-the-job training and review documentation to ensure accuracy. Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe working environment. This job is an in-office assignment. Travel may be required to visit PHI bases or vendors/suppliers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Solid knowledge of business and economic issues, cost structures and contracts.
Ability to pay strict attention to details, excellent organizational skills, strong computer skills, and strong communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and maintain tight timelines while meeting targeted savings outcomes.
Strong conflict management, problem-solving and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Knowledge of program management tools and technique. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

Validate supplier information then update pricing and contacts in ERP System.
Support inventory counts as required. (Reconciliation, investigation, counts, surveys)
Communicate with supervisor on items that may drive operational performance and require assistance.
Research and analyze potential suppliers/vendors for RFP/RFQ/RFI.
Ensure maintenance of accurate, thorough contract records and help to facilitate efficient interdepartmental communications related to assigned areas.
Support company initiatives, record keeping, administrative tasks and other miscellaneous projects and reporting requests as needed.
Create and maintain spreadsheets as necessary and provide reports.
Review contacts and update the contract database.
Accountable for ensuring corporate Safety Management System activities are being effectively applied by staff personnel within PHI.
Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Work in Microsoft products, especially Excel for reporting and analysis.
Promote PHI’s Destination Zero initiative.