Procurement Intern

Hatch • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Hatch is seeking a Procurement Intern. Reporting to the Project Delivery Group, you will support offices globally working from our Houston, TX office location. We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities. At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or relevant discipline
• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change.
• Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

Nice To Haves

• Previous co-op or internship experience is preferred
• Willingness to travel and work onsite (including remote locations)

Responsibilities

• Be the liaison with Package Coordinator to obtain and verify technical specifications, with the Planner to verify lead times and delivery dates, and with Logistics to assure cost effective and practical Incoterms
• Prepare Commercial Bid documents (including contractual terms and conditions, delivery requirements, quality/inspection requirements and other documents related to the scope of supply, etc.), and issue Bid Documents to Bidders from an approved Bidder’s List
• Manage the prequalification and selection of bidders
• Prepare and issue Bidders List and coordinate approval process
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the bid process
• Log bid questions and responses and issue addenda as required
• Coordinate technical evaluations and conduct commercial evaluations, use of proper Incoterms, payment terms/milestones including clarifications and/or negotiations
• Review vendor comments of general terms and conditions and incorporate Special terms and conditions, as required
• Gain exposure to contractual scope compliance, cost control, schedule compliance, invoice auditing and recommendation for payment
• Learn to clarify/negotiate the commercial terms and conditions, proper Incoterms, payment terms/milestones relating to purchase orders and contracts as well as prepare and issue the purchase order or contract for execution
• Perform assignments related to your sector
• Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects
• Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications
• Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects
• Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed

Benefits

• Opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
• Work on problems and gain experience relevant to your field of study in an office environment
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning daily
• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry
• Participate in local Lunch & Learns, Hatch Charity Events, Student Showcases, and more to develop your skills
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern