Intern (Contracts & Procurement)

About the role

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is seeking a motivated intern to support the Agency's Contracts Administration and Procurement (CAP) team. This internship provides hands-on experience in public sector procurement and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor insurance certificates for compliance with Agency requirements
• Assist with purchase requisition reviews and purchase order processing
• Conduct vendor reference checks
• Research project scopes of work and procurement-related information
• Support contract and purchasing activities
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, document scanning and filing, copying, scheduling meetings, and maintaining procurement records
• Gain experience working with enterprise procurement and contract management systems

Requirements

• College students are encouraged to apply
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (written/verbal) skills
• Great time management skills with the ability to work on multiple assignments/projects simultaneously
• Willingness to learn, be flexible, and assist with ad hoc projects
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Access is useful

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent
• Graduation or current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate studies in an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Materials Management or a closely related field
• Ability to gather, organize, interpret and analyze information and data; prepare and interpret tables, charts, graphs and flow charts; organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility; understand and follow written and verbal instructions; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work; operate office equipment including a computer and applicable software; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; formulate options and make recommendations.