Intern - Summer (Procurement - Strategic Sourcing)
Merrifield, VA 
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Posted 25 months ago
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Job/Internship Description

YOUR LIFE'S MISSION: POSSIBLE

You have goals, dreams, hobbies and things you're passionate about.

What's Important to You Is Important to Us
We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them-friends, family and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission-making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen.

Don't take our word for it.

* FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For
* Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT
* FORTUNE Best Workplaces for Millennials
* Forbes America's Best Employers

Basic Purpose

About Navy Federal:

Selected as one of FORTUNE magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2020. Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) is the world's largest credit union with over 10 million members, over $133 billion in assets, over 343 branches around the world and a workforce of over 22,000. Navy Federal's field of membership is all active duty and retired Department of Defense personnel (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Reservists), Department of Defense contractors, veterans, and their family members. Navy Federal Headquarters is located in Vienna, VA. There are also campuses in Pensacola, FL and Winchester, VA.
For more information, view the links on the "About Us" page: https://www.navyfederal.org/about/about.php

Department:

Procurement & Vendor Management (P&VM) aligns Navy Federal's procurement strategy and execution with operational, financial, and strategic priorities. P&VM leads Navy Federal's efforts in sourcing, acquisition planning, contract negotiations, contract administration, and holistic vendor management, including third-party risk management, to ensure operational requirements are satisfied and risks are properly managed. We strive to deliver in a timely manner and maximize value on behalf of our internal customers and Members to reach enterprise strategic goals. We also work with business units to buy, lease, and sell personal and real property.

** To qualify for the Summer Internship Program, applicants must be currently pursuing an associates, undergraduate, or graduate degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of August 2022 or later. **

Basic Purpose:

Procurement and Vendor Management leverages best in class practices and sound sourcing processes that drive reliable and innovative Total Cost of Ownership initiatives. The team is continuously evolving to maximize efficiencies by coordinating sourcing and procurement activities across departments to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions to NFCU.

We are looking for a summer Intern (Undergraduate or Graduate Student) to work on site or remotely and report to leadership at our Vienna, VA campus. Responsibilities will include working with strategic sourcing managers to collect data from business unit stakeholders for RFx events. This intern will also lead and execute low dollar sourcing events through source selection. This intern will help collect, organize, and analyze data to identify areas of opportunity, deficiencies, and trends. This intern will help refine and manage the strategic sourcing documents repository which will include ensuring all team documents regarding sourcing events are stored and filed correctly. Lastly, this intern will help triage intake request to determine next steps in the procurement and vendor management process and other duties as assigned.

This role will be a member of the Procurement and Vendor Operations (PVO) Team - a versatile group of problem solvers with a wide variety of skills and experience. The PVO team has a wealth of expertise in Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Procurement, Data Analytics and Training. This 10-12-week internship program is designed to empower growth by exploring the dynamic nature of the industry throughout Procurement and Strategic Sourcing. Your summer will be focused in one of many disciplines within Procurement and Strategic Sourcing. Throughout the summer, you will be able to expand your knowledge of Procurement and Vendor Operations while also gaining unprecedented exposure to PVO leadership along the way.

Qualifications:

* Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Master's Degree in supply chain, business, engineering (with focus on supply chain/business) or in related field
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical skills - comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data
* Strong ability to work in teams and collaborate with peers and internal customers
* Strong knowledge of and experience in Microsoft Office tools
* Ability to learn new processes quickly and effectively multi-task
* Undergraduate candidates must have an expected graduation date between December 2022 and August 2023. Graduate level candidates must have an expected graduation date between December 2022 and August 2023.

Application Documents:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Optional)

Address:
820 Follin Ln SE, Vienna, VA 22180

*Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, this position will be temporarily working from home with plans to return to campus at the desired location listed once Navy Federal is back to normal operations. The specific logistics for returning to campus will be determined at a future date by individual leadership. All interns will be expected to report to campus once we resume campus operations.

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Equal Employment Opportunity

Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

As a COVID-19 safety measure, our employees must either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or follow additional safety protocols, including testing.

Disclaimer

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position.

Bank Secrecy Act

Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

 

Position No Longer Available
Position Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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