About the role#
The Procurement Intern supports sourcing and contract administration activities at Great Lakes Water Authority. You will assist with RFx management, vendor research, purchase order processing, and contract tracking. This role focuses on maintaining procurement records, ensuring policy compliance, and supporting efficient operations through data analysis and process improvements.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and manage RFx solicitations and coordinate pre-bid or proposal meetings.
- Review RFx documents, draft templates, and evaluate responses.
- Coordinate evaluation committee meetings, including feedback and scoring.
- Research vendors and markets while reviewing vendor insurance.
- Maintain procurement files for audit readiness and support adherence to internal policies.
- Help process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
- Track contract expirations, amendments, and renewals while updating contract records.
- Respond to basic vendor inquiries regarding procurement processes and timelines.
- Review procurement workflows to identify and address inefficiencies.
- File documents and update procurement calendars, templates, and forms.
- Participate in project initiatives and technology improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor, or master degree program at an accredited college or university in a related field.
- Status as a student in good standing and classified as a rising sophomore or higher.
- Ability to commit to at least 20 hours of work per week.
- Ability to commit to the internship for a minimum of two months.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, CoPilot, and SharePoint.
- A general understanding of ERP and eProcurement systems.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Detroit, Michigan.
- This is an on-site, part-time role.
- The position is paid at a rate of $17.55 per hour.
About Great Lakes Water Authority
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a regional water and sewer utility based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 2016, the organization manages water and wastewater services for 126 municipalities across seven counties. It serves approximately 3.9 million customers, representing nearly 40 percent of Michigan water users. The authority operates through a regional collaboration between the City of Detroit and surrounding counties to maintain infrastructure and environmental compliance.
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