What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at Atria Support Center?
Responsibilities
The Purchasing Intern is responsible for purchasing project analysis, project implementation, and as time allows, will learn purchasing operations systems and provide customer service to communities.
- Assist with purchasing analysis, cost savings, vendor selection, and other miscellaneous projects by:
- Determining current specified products/services and documenting use and processes as needed.
- Create and conduct RFxs with incumbent and potential vendors.
- Performing analysis on current costs and potential cost savings.
- Planning and executing the implementation of new solution(s).
- Organizing and overseeing transitions from old to new vendors.
- As time allows, learn purchasing systems and processes and assist with assigned purchasing customer service tasks.
- May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a four-year university or college preferred.
- If currently enrolled in school, must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale).
- Proficient in basic Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience demonstrating teamwork and critical thinking skills to accomplish tasks.
