Procurement Intern

Medica • Minnetonka, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves
communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver
personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to
ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven
decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because
success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter
most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected
care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels
valued.

The Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement Team at Medica works to optimize cost,
ensure quality, and drive value in third-party vendor relationships, while also
mitigating risk and enabling continuous improvement. This team manages across
end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including demand management, strategic
sourcing, category management, vendor contracting and negotiations, vendor
management (both risk and performance), and connections to payment.

This role is well‑suited for a highly organized student who enjoys structured
work, documentation, coordination, and learning how large organizations manage
vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Comfort with administrative, coordination, and documentation‑heavy work
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a structured environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working with Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a broader team

Responsibilities

• Vendor Integration: Support vendor integration activities including maintaining vendor lists, integration trackers, and status dashboards to ensure continuity of services, cost control, and quality delivery during integration efforts
• Support Procurement Processes: Assist in the documentation and improvement of procurement processes, including sourcing, category management, and vendor management
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Help analyze procurement data and prepare/communicate reports to support decision-making
• Contract Management: Assist in managing contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Procurement Technology Transition: Help with implementation of and transition from current contract management tool to a new end-to-end procurement tool for all of Medica to use
• Project Support: Participate in various additional procurement initiatives and projects as assigned, providing administrative and logistical support to ensure successful execution
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with different departments, including finance, legal, and IT, to support cross-functional procurement activities and ensure alignment with business goals

Benefits

• competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern