Summer Internship (Department of Procurement)

City of Atlanta

Jun 5, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Starts on Jun 05
Summer Internship
Logistics
Atlanta

Requirements

Keen interest in understanding of procurement principles and practices.
Curiosity in knowledge of basic market research, cost analysis, negotiating, contract law and procurement regulations.
An interest in developing familiarity with supplier management and negotiation strategies.
Enthusiasm for understanding cloud-based systems relating to procurement software and tools (e.g., e-procurement systems).
Basic knowledge of market research and analysis techniques.
Awareness of sustainability and ethical considerations in government entities.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for effective collaboration with team members and suppliers.
Analytical skills for data interpretation and decision-making in procurement processes.
Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail for accurate documentation and contract review.
Problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges and optimize processes.
Negotiation skills for contract discussions and supplier agreements.
Basic financial analysis skills for cost evaluation and budget management.
Ability to independently collect information needed and transpose into finished product.
Minimum Education:
Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance/Accounting, Law, Business Management, etc. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
Preferred Education (separate from minimum requirements and not required to qualify for the job):
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance/Accounting, Law, Business Management, etc. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
Special Requirements
Must have intermediate skills in utilizing Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.), Canva, Power BI, AI, etc.

Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities List the essential job duties that are specific to the position. These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive:
Workflow: Interns will work on focusing and completing tasks and projects for their assigned teams.
Project Assignments: COE teams will assign projects based on team needs, providing interns with hands-on experience and the opportunity to collaborate effectively.
Activity Log: Interns will log their work activity weekly using an Activity Log, detailing project/assignment descriptions, due dates, progress status (in progress or completed), and completion dates.
Time Management: Interns will learn to manage their time effectively by mapping out project timelines and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
Learning Experience: Interns will engage in on-the-job training on operational procurement policies and procedures to acquire necessary talents for contributing effectively to the governmental organizational unit to which they are assigned.
Information Management: Interns will collect information/data, compile and prepare reports, and will prepare or give presentations to staff members as part of their responsibilities.
Team Collaboration: Interns will attend project team meetings, actively participating in discussions and contributing insights.
Additional Duties: Interns may also perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to filing, answering phones, and other clerical tasks, in addition to administrative/project assignments.

FAQs

What is the goal of the Center of Excellence Internship Program?

The program's objective is to expose emerging leaders to innovative, creative, and problem-solving work environments in the public sector.

What can interns expect to gain from this internship?

Interns can expect to envision their future, experience professional excellence, evolve into tomorrow's leaders, enhance their current skill sets, and explore digital literacy in the public sector.

City of Atlanta

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Mission & Purpose

The City of Atlanta remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the nations busiest in daily passenger flights. Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce. The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies. Atlanta is the Capital city of the southeast, a city of the future with strong ties to its past. The old in new Atlanta is the soul of the city, the heritage that enhances the quality of life in a contemporary city. In the turbulent 60's, Atlanta was "the city too busy to hate." And today, in the 21st Century, Atlanta is the "city not too busy to care". For more than four decades Atlanta has been linked to the civil rights movement. Civil Rights leaders moved forward, they were the visionaries who saw a new south, a new Atlanta. They believed in peace. They made monumental sacrifices for that peace. And because of them Atlanta became a fast-pace modern city which opened its doors to the 1996 Olympics. Die-hard Southerners view Atlanta as the heart of the Old Confederacy; Atlanta has become the best example of the New South, a fast-paced modern city proud of its heritage. In the past two decades Atlanta has experienced unprecedented growth -- the official city population remains steady, at about 420,000, but the metro population has grown in the past decade by nearly 40%, from 2.9 million to 4.1 million people. A good measure of this growth is the ever-changing downtown skyline, along with skyscrapers constructed in the Midtown, Buckhead, and outer perimeter (fringing I-285) business districts.