Intern - Procurement

Intern - Procurement What You Will DoAs a Procurement Intern, you will support the Office of Procurement with various tasks, including but not limited to, data entry, reviewing documents for accuracy, working with all county agencies assisting buyers with the bid/RFP process. The Procurement Intern must be detailed oriented, work independently when given an assignment, and be able to multitask.

Essential Duties

• Assist Procurement staff with daily administrative and operational functions related to the County's procurement process.
• Support the preparation and organization of procurement documents, solicitations, contracts, and bid materials.
• Help research vendors and business partners to support competitive purchasing and value-based decision making.
• Assist with maintaining accurate procurement records, files, and databases.
• Help track purchases, contracts, and vendor performance information.
• Assist with data entry and reporting related to procurement activity and spending.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

How You Will SucceedYour Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Introductory)
• Financial Software (Introductory)
• Information Gathering and Processing (Introductory)Your Strengths
• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Attention to Detail
• Digital Literacy
• Professionalism
• Accounting and Reporting
• Processing and Recording Financial Transactions
• Continuous Learning
• Reconciliation and AnalysisYou Might Be a Good Fit IfEducation and Experience
• Current college student majoring in accounting or financeAdditional Information
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• This internship is a summer placement, which will run from June to August, or as agreed upon by the manager and intern.
• Flexible schedule with hours available Monday through Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm up to 40 hours.

Why You Will Love Working HereCarroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. Find out more : Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careerscarrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

Disclaimer:

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.