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Role Description

The Procurement Intern supports the Procurement function by assisting with governance, reporting, compliance monitoring, and process documentation activities in alignment with CAA’s procurement policies and delegated authority frameworks. This role will provide exposure to enterprise procurement operations within a regulated nonprofit environment and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations Support
  • Assists with maintaining procurement intake trackers and workflow monitoring tools.
  • Supports monitoring of PO compliance, including tracking “PO issued before invoice” metrics.
  • Assists with supplier onboarding documentation tracking in coordination with established processes.
  • Supports maintenance of contract metadata within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems.
  • Assists with data validation and reporting within the P2P system.
• Reporting and Analytics
  • Assists in preparation of procurement KPI dashboards and summary reports.
  • Supports tracking of savings, cost avoidance, purchasing activity metrics.
  • Compiles data related to PO cycle time, open PO management, and compliance performance.
  • Conducts basic spend analysis under direction of Procurement leadership.
• Governance and Documentation
  • Assists in drafting and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids.
  • Supports maintenance of the Procurement Knowledge Base and documentation library.
  • Documents process improvement opportunities identified through workflow review.
  • Assists with audit documentation preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
• Interest in procurement, governance, compliance, or nonprofit operations.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Location: Fully Remote.
• Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour. Since this is a temporary position, it is not eligible for benefits.
• Interns must have their own laptop and access to high-speed internet.

Company Description

Circular Action Alliance (CAA) helps producers comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, delivers harmonized best-in-class services, and works with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and increase recycling.