Procurement Intern, Summer

Stride, Inc.

4d • $14 - $29 • Remote

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Stride Procurement Team is looking for a creative, passionate individual that is ready to join us as a Procurement Intern and learn within a creative, dynamic organization. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the evaluation of Stride’s supply base, supplier segmentation activities, revision of the savings process, and establishing a strong foundation for the transformation of Procurement policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Assist the Procurement team with reporting and spend analysis Support the larger organization with the development of supplier segmentation templates and subcategory lists, including building a supplier list of supplier point of contacts. Revise and update savings templates, procedures, and formally document process Assist the team on source-to-pay process improvement related activities Assist the team with data entry into Cobblestone Systems, along with tracking and monitoring as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no current formal supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or starting a Master’s/MBA program (major or concentration relevant to the position: Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Web proficiency
• Smartsheet knowledge a plus
• Ability to clear the required background check

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of procurement and apply it in work assignments
• Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities to drive strategic initiatives
• Capable of researching best practices, proposing new processes, and more efficient ways of operating
• Strong organizational skills, ability to appropriately prioritize workload, work independently, and take initiative
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and integrity
• Ability to foster a friendly and inclusive work environment for team members and clients

Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement team with reporting and spend analysis
• Support the larger organization with the development of supplier segmentation templates and subcategory lists, including building a supplier list of supplier point of contacts.
• Revise and update savings templates, procedures, and formally document process
• Assist the team on source-to-pay process improvement related activities
• Assist the team with data entry into Cobblestone Systems, along with tracking and monitoring as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees