Early Careers - Procurement Intern

HCSC•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

HCSC is hiring a paid, ten-week Procurement Intern based in Chicago, Illinois, or Richardson, Texas. The internship provides exposure to methodologies and tools related to supply-chain management and procurement, including the use of emerging technologies to develop systems and solutions for clients and members. The intern will work with cross-functional business and technical teams and learn about relevant processes, programs, and technologies. The role primarily focuses on indirect sourcing and procurement, with opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives, supplier management, and process improvement. Work may also include project support, administrative tasks, research and analysis, pricing, negotiations, and contract drafting or analysis. The intern will prepare a final PowerPoint presentation for department leadership about the internship experience and assigned project, including results and potential recommendations. The intern must comply with HIPAA, diversity, corporate integrity, compliance, and other applicable policies, maintain confidentiality, communicate with management about assigned responsibilities, and perform special projects as requested. The position offers an annual incentive bonus plan subject to its terms and conditions. Flex employees are expected to work in the office at least three days per week; management may modify schedules for exigent circumstances.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Access.
Effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and propose practical solutions using AI and automation to optimize procurement processes and improve efficiency.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or knowledge of Power Query, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Alteryx, or Python.

Responsibilities

Participate in an internship program focused on supply-chain management and procurement methodologies and tools.
Work with cross-functional business and technical teams to learn processes, programs, and technologies related to supply-chain management and procurement.
Assist with applying emerging technologies to develop systems and solutions for clients and members.
Contribute to indirect sourcing and procurement initiatives, supplier management activities, and process improvement efforts.
Provide project support, administrative assistance, research, analysis, and ad hoc support for evolving business needs.
Assist with ad hoc department and procurement operations projects.
Assist with pricing, negotiations, and contract drafting and analysis.
Comply with HIPAA, diversity, corporate integrity, compliance, and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
Maintain confidentiality of company business and communicate with management about developments in assigned areas.
Complete special projects as requested.
Create a final internship PowerPoint presentation for department leadership covering the internship experience and assigned project, results, and solutions or recommendations for future use.