Procurement Intern: Hands-on Supply Chain & Contracts

Metra; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Metra is offering an internship program within Procurement Operations to support a billion-dollar organization in the Northeastern Illinois region. Interns will work on procurement sourcing, PO processing, RFQ handling, and vendor file management while gaining real-world exposure to supply chain activities and contracts.

The internship emphasizes confidentiality and integrity, with opportunities to develop business acumen and learn how procurement supports multiple Metra departments, especially

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in an undergraduate program or a graduate program.
• Majors include Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Quality Management or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Detail oriented with strong administrative, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Procurement sourcing.
• Purchase order processing.
• Order expediting.
• RFQ processing.
• Item receipts and returns.
• Bid opening assistance.
• Organization of hard and digital procurement files.
• Purchase-card procurement journal.
• Vendor account maintenance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Administrative skills

Learn new software quickly

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Quality Management, Entrepreneurship

Job description

Metra is offering an internship program within Procurement Operations to support a billion-dollar organization in the Northeastern Illinois region. Interns will work on procurement sourcing, PO processing, RFQ handling, and vendor file management while gaining real-world exposure to supply chain activities and contracts.

The internship emphasizes confidentiality and integrity, with opportunities to develop business acumen and learn how procurement supports multiple Metra departments, especially