Intern –Strategic Sourcing

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Position type: Internship
Campus: UMass President's Office
Campus Location: Westborough
Department: Unified Procurement Serv Team
Categories: Administrative & Office Support, UPST, Procurement
Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time
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Job Summary:

The University of Massachusetts President's Office is offering a 20 hour a week internship for current UMass students. The selected intern will work directly with Strategic Sourcing function within the Unified Procurement Services Team.  Those selected for this internship will gain valuable knowledge of the inner workings of the University of Massachusetts and specifically the President’s Office.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, and cost optimization. The intern will work closely with our Strategic Sourcing team to support various procurement initiatives, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our Procurement operations.

Essential Functions:

Interns will be responsible for:

  • Supplier Research and Analysis: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, analyze their capabilities, and assess their suitability based on quality, cost, and reliability.
  • Data Collection and Management: Gather and organize data on supplier performance, pricing trends, and market conditions to support sourcing decisions.
  • Cost Analysis: Assist in the analysis of cost structures and pricing models to identify opportunities for cost savings and value improvement.
  • Coordinating meetings with Key Stakeholders and Suppliers
  • RFQ/RFP Support: Help in preparing and issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and assist in the evaluation of supplier responses.
  • Support any additional processes as requested by the Director, Strategic Sourcing

Other Functions/Responsibilities:

  •  Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

  • Current UMass student who is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program of study within General Business courses.
  • GPA 3.0 or higher.
  • Creative, eager to learn, motivated, and willing to take initiative on assigned projects/tasks.
  • Reliable and detail-oriented with a strong ability to multi-task, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be well organized, detail-oriented, and possess good follow-up skills.

Additional Information

$17.00/hour

Working Conditions:

Any offers of an internship within the President's Office is specifically conditioned upon the potential candidate consenting to and successfully completing a background review.

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The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.