Remote Procurement Co-op: Buy and Optimize Suppliers

CITGO Petroleum Corporation; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

9/80 work schedule

Annual vacation incentive

Paid vacation time

Company-paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Excellent 401(k) match

Pension plan

Company-paid long-term disability

Medical, dental, & vision plans

FSA and HSA options

Life insurance

Healthy rewards program

Educational assistance plan

Dependent children scholarships

Gym membership reimbursement

Employee discount programs

On-site health clinic

On-site cafeteria

On-site credit union and ATM

On-site fitness center

Job summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation seeks a Buyer Intern to support procurement under supervision. You will vet vendors, place POs, negotiate with approved suppliers, and help obtain materials at low cost while ensuring quality and delivery timelines. You will also perform data analysis and assist in supplier evaluations.

This internship requires enrollment in relevant programs, with summer full-time hours and flexible scheduling during the school year, plus access to extensive benefits when eligible.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in supply chain, business, operations, or analytics.
• Sophomore status with GPA at least 3.0; summer 40 hrs/week, school year 20 hrs/week.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; able to communicate across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Learn CITGO procurement processes and training material.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess procurement needs.
• Create purchase orders per company policy and track orders.
• Support logistics, expedite materials, and coordinate shipments.
• Assist in issuing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and negotiating pricing.
• Maintain supplier relationships and track supplier evaluations.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain or related field

Sophomore status with GPA 3.0+

Job description

CITGO Petroleum Corporation seeks a Buyer Intern to support procurement under supervision. You will vet vendors, place POs, negotiate with approved suppliers, and help obtain materials at low cost while ensuring quality and delivery timelines. You will also perform data analysis and assist in supplier evaluations.

This internship requires enrollment in relevant programs, with summer full-time hours and flexible scheduling during the school year, plus access to extensive benefits when eligible.