Procurement (Supply Chain) Intern

Summary: IPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative solutions for the engineering and construction of pharmaceutical and biotech facilities. The Procurement Intern will assist with the placement of purchase orders and coordinate procurement activities under direct supervision, contributing to various project teams and operational tasks. Responsibilities: - Receive and process requisitions from various project teams - Prepare and place purchase orders with vendors in accordance with lead times and operational requirements - Expedite orders to track timely receipt of goods or services - Maintain accurate purchase transaction history through organized purchasing and vendor records on an ongoing basis - Monitor price increases and communicate changes with Procurement staff - Research new qualified subcontractors and vendors as needed - Obtain quotes and proposals as required - Evaluation of existing vendors as needed - Evaluate proposals for completeness and quality - Assist in the preparation of recommendations for award - Support Procurement staff with operational/administrative tasks as needed - Track diversity spend and cost savings Required Qualifications: - Strong moral convictions and ethical business commitment - Strong sense of teamwork and positive attitude - Current enrollment in under graduate supply chain or related business program - Willingness to participate and advance learning in the sourcing of equipment and trade subcontracts - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook applications - Excellent interpersonal skills to professionally represent IPS to various suppliers, external resources and clients (if required) - Effectively interact with various personalities in multiple departments and supplier organizations - Daily use of excellent verbal and written communication is necessary - Enjoy challenges in a fast paced environment and make logical decisions with the ability to identify when it is necessary to escalate issues and opportunities to management - Pro-active detail oriented work in a multi-tasking environment is required Required Skills: Procurement, Purchase order processing, Supplier qualification, Expediting, Invoice tracking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Logical decision making