Procurement Intern

Summary: Medica is a nonprofit health plan serving communities in multiple states. They are seeking a Procurement Intern to support procurement processes, vendor integration activities, and data analysis while collaborating with various departments to enhance procurement efficiency. Responsibilities: - Support vendor integration activities including maintaining vendor lists, integration trackers, and status dashboards to ensure continuity of services, cost control, and quality delivery during integration efforts - Assist in the documentation and improvement of procurement processes, including sourcing, category management, and vendor management - Help analyze procurement data and prepare/communicate reports to support decision-making - Assist in managing contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures - Help with implementation of and transition from current contract management tool to a new end-to-end procurement tool for all of Medica to use - Participate in various additional procurement initiatives and projects as assigned, providing administrative and logistical support to ensure successful execution - Work closely with different departments, including finance, legal, and IT, to support cross-functional procurement activities and ensure alignment with business goals Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Healthcare Administration, or a related field - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail - Comfort with administrative, coordination, and documentation‑heavy work - Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a structured environment - Clear written and verbal communication skills - Comfort working with Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office tools - Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a broader team - Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application Required Skills: Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Healthcare Administration, Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Clear written communication, Clear verbal communication Benefits: Competitive medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, Paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, Caregiver services, Many other benefits to support our employees