Procurement Trainee

2 months ago


Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States ASM Global Full time

POSITION: Procurement Intern

DEPARTMENT: Procurement

REPORTS TO: VP of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Overview

As a leader in venue management and live event production, ASM Global operates over 350 venues globally. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our investment in growth, resources, and technology, aimed at enhancing the experience of our internal team members and delivering outstanding live experiences for our guests.

We are seeking a Procurement Intern to join ASM Global's Procurement Department. This role will provide exposure to the daily operations of the Procurement team and facilitate collaboration with various department members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize data analytics to enhance and refine business processes within the procurement team.
  • Collect and evaluate procurement data from diverse sources.
  • Collaborate with technology, marketing, business units, buyers, and other internal experts to comprehend core business functions and the procurement group's role in strategy development and execution.
  • Assist Procurement teams, including Supplier Diversity, Strategic Sourcing, and eProcurement tools, with tasks such as vendor analysis and data standardization initiatives.
  • Gain insights into standard business contract terms, identify business risks, and support negotiation and risk mitigation strategies during contract formulation using data analytics.
  • Contribute to vendor management activities related to service level agreements, business reviews, and overall vendor performance oversight.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, procurement, engineering, or a related field.
  • Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem-solving with strong analytical capabilities.
  • Exhibits project management skills, is well-organized, and meets deadlines effectively.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, and customer support skills, with confidence in engaging with internal clients.
  • Recognized as responsible, responsive, flexible, accountable, and collaborative.
  • Has a foundational understanding of the role of Global Procurement within a corporate environment.
  • Familiarity with applications such as Canva is advantageous.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Access, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and possesses strong IT skills.

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are outlined above and may be subject to change due to reasonable accommodation or other factors. This document does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this role.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encouraging applications from Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.