Vendor Management Intern

Westfield Group, Insurance•Westfield Center, OH

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vendor Management internship provides experience supporting the analysis of strategic vendor performance, risk and other contractual commitments. The intern will assist with coordinating the timely completion and follow-up activities for "health checks" with key vendors by working with a cross functional team from procurement, IT, claims, and/or any underwriting business units. The internship will build practical skills in analysis, communication and stakeholder coordination.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.
Either actively enrolled in an academic institution in pursuit of a degree in a relevant course of study or is a recent college graduate, typically having attained a degree within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

Assists the business unit in completing the tasks assigned to them, which often includes, but is not limited to, project work and covering the day-to-day operations of the business unit.
Participates in training programs, workshops, and on-the-job learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the field or industry of the internship.
Participates in summer internship program events, including Lunch and Learns.
Completes assigned tasks and projects efficiently and effectively, following instructions and guidelines provided by supervisors or mentors.
Conducts research, gathers data, and analyzes information relevant to the internship focus or assigned projects.
Takes responsibility for administrative and support tasks of the department.
Collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and ideas, and actively participates in team meetings or discussions.
Works on projects that provide opportunity to collaborate with other interns as well as associates in other departments, ranging from data analysis to mentors.
Identifies and resolves issues or challenges that arise during the internship, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic by being reliable, responsible, and maintaining a positive attitude towards assigned responsibilities.
Develops business skills in communication and shadowing other professionals.
Maintaining accurate records, documenting progress, and preparing reports or presentations as required by the internship program or supervisors.
Attends business unit meetings as assigned and creates and delivers presentations.
Seeks feedback from supervisors or mentors, actively seeking opportunities for improvement, and applying learning to enhance performance throughout the internship.
For field roles, only: Expected to drive/travel at least 25% of working time to perform essential functions.
This may involve traveling on short notice or other daily driving duties as assigned.