General Procurement Intern

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Solid knowledge of business and economic issues, cost structures and contracts. 

• Ability to pay strict attention to details, excellent organizational skills, strong computer skills, and strong communication skills.  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and maintain tight timelines while meeting targeted savings outcomes. 

• Strong conflict management, problem-solving and communication skills (both verbal and written). 

• Knowledge of program management tools and technique. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)  

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE VALUES 

• Safe – We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome. 

• Efficient – We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity as a high performing organization. 

• Quality – We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes. 

• Service – We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other. 

BEHAVORIAL COMPETENCIES 

• Drive & Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the organization. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today’s organization. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances. 

• Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.). They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization. 

• High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products, and they hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them. 

• Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They don’t wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility and act on it. They make things happen. 

• Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.