Senior Administrative Intern - Buyer
About The Position
DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. We are seeking a Buyer Intern to work alongside our Supply Chain Team and gain hands-on experience in establishing commodity-based procurement governance, cleaning and structuring open purchase orders, and building supplier lead-time baselines using historical Costpoint data. This is a fully in-person summer internship located in Germantown, Maryland. We are seeking a rising senior pursuing a degree in Supply Chain. Interns will work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Rising senior, majoring in Supply Chain
- Data-driven mindset
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Effectively utilize standard office software and computer equipment
- Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional administrative staff duties in support of functional areas, gradually increasing in level of difficulty and responsibility
- Contribute to the execution of projects and organizational objectives when asked
- Create graphs and charts for various projects using spreadsheet and graphics software with direction
- Create various documents and electronic information with direction
- Update relevant data using database applications
- Assist in answering questions and/or refer inquiry to appropriate person
- Assist in researching information as needed for projects and other objectives
- Assist in coordinating conferences and special events; assist in making any necessary room rental, reservation or catering arrangements
- Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- May support staff in assigned project based work
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
Benefits
- annual performance-based bonuses
- equity awards
- overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
