SUPPLY CHAIN COLLEGE INTERN

Covenant HealthCare•Saginaw, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Intern demonstrates exceptional customer service by aligning their actions and attitude with Covenant HealthCare Mission, Vision, and Values. This internship provides hands-on experience in purchasing, procurement workflows, vendor coordination, and accounts payable support, while working closely with the Supply Chain Management team. The intern will gain valuable insight into healthcare purchasing operations, contract and pricing management, and invoice processing, with opportunities for job shadowing and professional development. Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Requirements

High School diploma required.
Current student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to see the big picture.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage priorities effectively.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in purchasing, accounting, or supply chain is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with purchasing systems, ERP platforms, or accounting workflows is a plus.
Basic understanding of procurement, accounts payable, or supply chain principles preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with creating, reviewing, and submitting purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Contact suppliers regarding order status, pricing discrepancies, product availability, and backorders.
Support Accounts Payable with 2‑way and 3‑way match verification between invoices, POs, and receipts.
Maintain accurate item records, pricing updates, and contract-aligned product information in supply chain systems.
Assist in validating that purchases follow contracted pricing and approved vendor lists.
Help track purchasing trends, cost savings opportunities, and utilization patterns.
Support documentation, filing, and preparation of purchasing and A/P reports.
Provide occasional support to receiving staff for verification of deliveries when needed.
Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism in all tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Supply Chain & Materials Management team.