Intern, Procurement

JOB SUMMARY: 

Securitas is a dynamic and innovative Security company dedicated to making the world a safer place. We believe in fostering talent and providing opportunities for growth.

We offer students the opportunity to spend a summer working at one of Securitas’ US Operating Centers.  This internship program offers undergraduate students with real-world application of business within the North America Shared Services organization.  You will participate in a 10 week internship located in Parsippany, New Jersey for 32-40 hours per week.

As a Procurement Intern, you will be an integral part of our team, contributing to real-world projects and gaining valuable experience in the field of Business Administration. You will have an opportunity to share new perspectives, fresh ideas, specialized strengths, and technical skills to help grow our business.  

Successful completion of the internship program could lead to a return internship for the following summer or employment at the organization in the future.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Learn how to use Smartsheet (creation, maintenance, workflow, reporting)
• Assist with the company Credit Card and Postage programs
• Assist in research of items for various reconciliations
• Assist with monthly close process
• Assist Fleet with audits, violations, registration renewals, and recall monitoring program
• Assist Vision area with device recycling program and assigning devices
• Tracking orders and inventory
• Provide support in additional areas as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY

Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.

Education/Experience:  

• Undergraduate students with a major in Business Administration or comparable field.
• PC experience is necessary; knowledge of Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint is a plus.

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

• Ensures accountability.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to successfully manage relationships with interpersonal and organizational savvy.
• Effective collaboration skills in working with teams and internal/external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, organization, analytical, problem solving and time management skills.
• Action-oriented.
• Proven ability to solve problems and think critically.
• Action-oriented.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. 
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. 
• Networking opportunities within the industry.
   

Working Conditions and Physical/Mental Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodation, a candidate must have the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions described.  In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Successful passage of background, reference, psychological, and controlled substance tests.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Travel: 0-10%
• Schedule will be hybrid, with 3 days on-site expected

Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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