Strategic Sourcing Contracting Operations Intern

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Retirement plan matching

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension's Resource Group Internship Program offers Summer 2027 opportunities beginning May 17, 2027. Positions are remote with a focus on contracting operations within the Strategic Sourcing team.

Successful candidates will engage in contract administration, eSourcing activities, and process improvement projects. The program emphasizes hands-on experience across contracting, vendor communications, and data reporting, with opportunities to collaborate across function teams in a healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma equivalency or enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.
• College junior year or higher in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contracting operations using established terms, templates, standards, and workflows.
• Assist with low‑complexity contract amendments, administrative updates, NDAs, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with contracting associates and cross-functional teams to support lifecycle activities and stakeholder requests.
• Support eSourcing initiatives by assisting with opportunity identification, pre-event documentation, requirement validation, and event coordination.
• Develop and maintain reports, tracking tools, documentation, and resources supporting contracting activities.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and standardization.

Education

High school diploma equivalency or enrolled in accredited program

College junior year and above (Supply Chain, Operations, Business)

Job description

• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time | Temporary

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote
• Department: Strategic Sourcing
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time | Temporary

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

The Resource Group has a robust internship program for Summer 2027 beginning on May 17, 2027. Our program has several positions available for hire. Should you be interested in multiple available positions you will be given the opportunity to share that during the interview process.

To learn more about The Resource Group and our internship program please visit our website at https://www.theresourcegroup.com/careers/internships.

Responsibilities

This position resides under The Resource Group, an end-to-end supply chain partner to healthcare organizations across the United States, wholly-owned by Ascension. At The Resource Group, we build strong relationships with provider teams, working alongside them to improve supply chain operations and lower non-payroll expenses, all in support of delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities for this role can be found below:

• Support contracting operations by assisting with the preparation, review, and processing of contract transactions using established terms, templates, standards, and workflows.
• Assist with low‑complexity contract amendments, administrative updates, non‑negotiable agreements, NDAs, and other contract documentation in accordance with established processes and requirements.
• Collaborate with contracting associates and cross functional teams to support contract lifecycle activities, stakeholder requests, and the accurate and timely completion of contracting documentation.
• Support eSourcing initiatives by assisting with opportunity identification, pre-event documentation, requirement validation, event coordination, and other activities throughout the eSourcing process.
• Develop and maintain reports, tracking tools, documentation, and other resources that support contracting activities, process visibility, and effective use of contracting tools and workflows.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives by applying analytical, project management, problem solving, and communication skills to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Education

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Additional Preferences

• College Junior year and above (ie, Supply Chain, Operations, Business)

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.