Intern, Contract Design & Sourcing

Details

• Department:  Supply Chain
• Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8-5P
• Location:  Remote

The Resource Group has a robust internship program with several positions available for hire. In order to provide the best candidate experience please apply to only ONE position. Should you be interested in multiple available positions you will be given the opportunity to share that during the interview process.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization that specializes in resource and supply chain management. The Resource Group transforms the resource and supply function within healthcare by delivering value to its customers and remaining rooted in the ideals of hospitality. We know success is measured by the satisfaction of our customers and believe in:

1) Hiring talent from all industries and demographics to foster innovation and diversity of thought

2) Investing in people who deliver long-term success to our Participants

3) Cultivating a culture of curiosity to encourage continuous learning and, in turn, transform the organizations we serve

This internship falls within The Resource Group's Strategic Sourcing Solution which focuses on contracting for the supplies and services that meet the criteria determined by caregivers. This group also continuously develops innovative approaches to contracting to further drive savings. Throughout the 12-week experience, interns will work on unique personal projects, collaborate with other interns to solve organizational challenges, and learn new business & professional skills. Information about the responsibilities for this internship can be found below:

• Learn price negotiation and contracting term negotiation from members of the Sourcing Community 
• Learn The Resource Group’s process for end-user engagement throughout the contract life cycle from members of the Contract Design Community 
• Provide continuous improvement opportunities through review and analysis of data, market trends, benchmarking best practices, and general market awareness
• Develop and communicate reports related to critical business matters
• Provide regular updates on category strategies and supplier relationship management programs, including key performance metrics and status of process improvement initiatives 
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with eSourcing team along with Contract Design and Sourcing to develop Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Proposal (RFP)

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Additional Preferences

• College Junior year and above  (ie, Business, Business Administration, Management)
• Project Management experience 
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment
• Outstanding communication (written & oral) & organizational skills 
• Experience with Google Sheets & Slides 

All Resource Group associates embody the following soft skills and attributes: Nice, Bright, High-Energy, Inclusive, Willing to Give Away Power, Inspired by Mission, Invigorated by Change.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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