Early Careers – Procurement Associate Intern

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

What Are Your Responsibilities?  

This position is responsible for actively participating in an internship program that uses your skills, knowledge, and capabilities while exposing you to different methodologies and tools related to supply-chain management and procurement. This role will assist with applying emerging technologies to develop best-in-class systems and solutions for our clients and members. Working closely with cross-functional teams in our business and technical areas, the intern is responsible for learning specific aspects of the processes, programs, and technology related to supply-chain management and procurement. This role may require additional project support, administrative tasks, and ad hoc requests to support business needs, including assisting in the management of ad-hoc departmental and procurement operations projects and assisting in pricing, negotiation, and contract drafting and analysis.

You will also need to:

• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies, and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.  
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.  
• Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.  
• Create a final internship PowerPoint presentation to share with department leadership covering the internship experience and the assigned project throughout the summer, including the results and any solutions or recommendations that the department can leverage in the future. 

What Do You Need to Be Successful?  

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication. 
• Strong analytical skills. 
• Practical, developed PC skills, especially Excel, Word, and SharePoint. 
• Problem-solving skills. 
• Self-starter with good time management skills. 
• Familiarity with contracts and negotiating. 

What Are the Requirements You Must Meet? 

• Pursuing a bachelor's in business administration, supply chain management, economics, or a related field
• Graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027. 
• A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. 
• Availability to work 10 weeks during the summer (June – August)
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. (Currently, we are not offering this program to students on a visa)

What Does the Internship Program Entail? 

• Formal Intern Orientation to build business and industry acumen. 
• Challenging real-world, hands-on project. 
• Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders. 
• Professional development workshops. 
• Volunteer activities. 

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.