Intern - Global Procurement Devices Job Listing at ICU Medical in Lake Forest, IL (Job ID 24300291)

Description

Position Summary

The main goal of this role is to acquire practical experience in procurement and supply chain management while offering essential assistance to the team. 

Interns play a crucial role in supporting the team by assisting with tasks such as vendor research, contract management, RFQ/ RFP, and negotiations. This hands-on involvement not only enhances departmental efficiency but also deepens interns' understanding of procurement's multifaceted aspects.  Inters will have chances to lead small projects under supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

·       Gain understanding of commercial aspects of vendor management, key terms & conditions of supplier contracts, expiration dates, etc.

·       Perform vendor contract/ NDA gap analysis, summary reporting, and ensure compliance.

·       Research to identify potential vendors, analyze their capabilities, and compare pricing and terms.

·       Support benchmarking, comparing current suppliers and contracts to industry standards, aiding in better negotiations with existing suppliers, and finding opportunities for improved value with new ones.

·       Support preparation of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, communicate with vendors throughout the process, and lead report-outs of quote comparison.

Knowledge & Skills

·       Strong analytical skills – strong MS Excel skills and ability to digging into data and deciphering complex information to facilitate decision making.

·       Attention to detail – razor sharp attention to details for contract review, quote analysis, etc.

·       Proficient communication skills – effective communication in both written and spoken with internal and external stakeholders.

·       Organizational skills – stay on top of assigned tasks, meet deadlines and deliverables

·       Business savvy – present Global Procurement with professional manners when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

·       Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint and capable of creating visually compelling presentations for status updates and report-outs.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

·       Must be at least 18 years of age

·       Undergraduate student with specialization in engineering, supply chain, business, or related fields

Work Environment

·       This is largely a sedentary role.

·       This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

·       Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.

Location

·       This is a hybrid role.

·       The position is required to be at Lake Forest office 2 days per week.

ICU Medical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.