Intern - Procurement

WEX•Portland, ME

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

WEX Inc. is a global commerce platform that has been simplifying the way businesses operate for over 40 years. Our purpose is simple: to reduce administrative burdens, streamline payments, and manage mobility. With a team of over 7,200 professionals across 16 countries. Our specialties are employee benefits, business payments, and fleet/mobility solutions. We support more than 20 million SaaS accounts, 8 million Health Savings Accounts, and 19+ million vehicles worldwide. We're a growing company with a history of innovation and a focus on our customers, making this a great place to grow your career. The WEX Summer Internship Program: Learn, Lead, and Make an Impact Our 13-week paid internship program, running from late May to mid-August, is a chance for you to gain real-world experience and develop your skills. Recruiting begins in January and continues through March at our various locations across the U.S. You won't just be a bystander; you'll work on impactful projects and contribute to WEX’s mission. We provide mentorship, professional development, and weekly learning experiences to help you build confidence and leadership skills. High-performing interns may even get the chance to lead their own initiatives. We offer remote, hybrid, and onsite options for flexibility, and our goal is to bring top interns back full-time or offer them extended roles during the school year. Imagine starting your career with a company that’s building what's next. Your future starts here. About the team/role: Global Third Party Risk Management (GTPRM) ensures that risks introduced by third-party relationships are identified, assessed, and managed throughout the vendor lifecycle in alignment with regulatory requirements and the company’s risk tolerance.

Requirements

At a minimum, you should be a rising Junior or Senior Bachelor's student, in a degree/certificate-seeking accredited program.
Strong time management skills, including planning and execution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and a willingness to try new things.
Ability to work effectively under limited supervision.
Experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets is a must.

Responsibilities

Providing support to the Vendor Management Team in the assessment of vendor risks.
Resolving the backlog of domestic and international vendors to ensure compliance with WEX Regulatory requirements.
Performing data entry for vendor due diligence analytics.
Promoting operational enhancements through targeted project-based assignments.
Reviewing submitted materials for potential deficiencies and associated risks.
Completing outstanding due diligence for established vendors.
Validating the accuracy of vendor metadata.
Organizing and monitoring the status of due diligence documentation.
Actively lead internal projects around vendor management process improvements.
Work closely with multiple lines of the business and bring strategic visions to key initiatives.
Learn and operate within WEX’s P2P and TPRM tools.
Monitor data for relevant risk changes with the tool and escalate as needed.