Procurement Intern: Data-Driven, Cross-Functional

Health Care Service Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation offers a ten-week internship in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX, with exposure to supply-chain management and procurement. You will work with cross-functional teams, learn about pricing, contracts, and supplier management, and contribute to strategic initiatives.

HIPAA and compliance policies apply, with a final presentation to leadership. Strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in data tools (Power Query/BI, Python) are valued, along with the

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication abilities.
• Analytical and critical thinking with problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data tools.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in an internship program focused on supply-chain management and procurement.
• Assist with applying emerging technologies to develop systems for clients and members.
• Learn processes, programs, and technologies in procurement and cross-functional teams.
• Support ad-hoc department projects, pricing, negotiations, and contract analyses.
• Contribute to supplier management, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Create a final internship presentation for department leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Power Query

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Alteryx

Python

Job description

Health Care Service Corporation offers a ten-week internship in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX, with exposure to supply-chain management and procurement. You will work with cross-functional teams, learn about pricing, contracts, and supplier management, and contribute to strategic initiatives.

HIPAA and compliance policies apply, with a final presentation to leadership. Strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in data tools (Power Query/BI, Python) are valued, along with the