IT Procurement Internship

The internship supports the Technology Procurement team by providing hands-on experience in managing vendor relationships, contracts, and purchasing activities within an enterprise procurement process.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $19.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting and review of contracts in accordance with Wipfli's guidelines and approval workflows.
• Process purchase requests accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain the contract repository by reviewing, filing, and organizing executed agreements, tracking expiration dates, and flagging upcoming renewals.
• Support vendor onboarding and entry of vendor information into the asset management system.
• Support contract renewal cycles by gathering documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and tracking status.
• Assist with sourcing activities such as RFP/RFQ preparation, vendor research, and pricing comparisons.
• Help reconcile purchases against invoices and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Pull spend data and build reports or dashboards to support procurement analytics and decision-making.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives across the procurement lifecycle.
• Handle confidential vendor, pricing, and contract information with discretion and professionalism.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, with junior standing preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and approach challenges with flexibility and creativity.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related productivity tools.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. The firm will not consider candidates who require current or future employment visa sponsorship (such as H-1B).

Benefits

• Paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.