Procurement Maintenance Intern

Clark Associates; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Company Discounts

Job summary

Clark Associates, headquartered in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Procurement Maintenance Intern within our Procurement Operations team. You will build and run automated workflows, develop reporting dashboards, and support process improvements across the department.

This full‑time internship is based in Lancaster, PA, with on‑site training and mentorship, offering hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with automation, reporting, or process improvement concepts.
• Ambitious, hardworking, and eager to learn.
• A creative and strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining automated workflows using Power Automate to reduce manual tasks.
• Designing and updating reports and dashboards in Power BI.
• Running and managing existing tools leveraged for department efficiencies.
• Troubleshooting discrepancies and working with the department to resolve issues.
• Assessing current projects for efficiency and helping determine the best tools to leverage, such as Asana.
• Supporting general project management work, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and status updates.
• Using AI tools to support development, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Partnering with teams to identify manual or inefficient processes that could be automated.

Skills

Automation concepts

Reporting

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Excel

Asana

Power Automate

Power BI

AI tools

SQL basics

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Asana

Excel

Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

Applicants for this position must be located within a one‑hour drive of Lancaster, PA at the time of internship to be considered. Clark Associates is seeking a detail‑oriented and collaborative Procurement Maintenance Intern within our Procurement Operations department to help build and maintain automation solutions and tools along with supporting process improvement and project management functions across the department. This full‑time internship is based in Lancaster, PA, for candidates within a one‑hour driving radius. As an intern, you'll play a hands‑on role in building and running automated workflows, developing reporting dashboards, and troubleshooting issues that affect department efficiency. You'll help maintain existing tools, assess current projects for opportunities to improve, and support the rollout of better processes and platforms. Your work will directly impact how efficiently the department operates and how effectively teams collaborate and track progress. Interns at Clark enjoy a high degree of autonomy and work closely with department leaders. You'll also benefit from our robust training program, which includes: Campus and warehouse tours, Team shadowing and mentorship, and Soft‑skill and hard‑skill development. This is a great opportunity to gain real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment while making meaningful contributions to our operations.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining automated workflows using Power Automate to reduce manual tasks
• Designing and updating reports and dashboards in Power BI
• Running and managing existing tools leveraged for department efficiencies
• Troubleshooting discrepancies and working with the department to resolve issues
• Assessing current projects for efficiency and helping determine the best tools to leverage, such as Asana
• Supporting general project management work, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and status updates
• Using AI tools to support development, troubleshooting, and process improvement
• Partnering with teams to identify manual or inefficient processes that could be automated

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high‑speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day‑to‑day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise‑and distraction‑free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

• Familiar with automation, reporting, or process improvement concepts
• Ambitious, hardworking, and eager to learn
• A creative and strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Strong in analytical and critical thinking, with the ability to troubleshoot basic issues independently
• An effective communicator with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to quickly learn internal systems and reporting tools
• Experience or interest in Power Automate, Power BI, or similar automation and data visualization tools
• Experience or interest in project management tools such as Asana is a plus
• Familiarity with AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude to support productivity and problem solving
• Coursework, certifications, or personal projects involving automation, data analytics, SQL, or related tools is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail for troubleshooting discrepancies

Company Overview

A rapidly growing, multi‑divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On‑Site Fitness Centers
• Dog‑friendly Offices