Intern- Non-Clinical Contracts
Location: Portland, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Corporate
Schedule: Temporary
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 14242
Date Posted:
Description
MaineHealth Corporate
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 14242
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Onsite, in-person
All summer internship applications require both a cover letter and resume to be considered. You may submit 1 cover letter that indicates the 1-3 summer intern positions you are interested in and why you think you would be a good fit.
Summary:
The Intern role provides administrative and project support within assigned department, while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.
The Non-Clinical Contracting team is responsible for managing non-clinical contracts for goods and services for Facilities, Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance and Security. Activities include facilitating major contracts (over $1mm annual spend) solicitations via the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, reviewing and approving purchasing requests, and managing supplier performance. Non-Clinical Contracting Team is part of the Supply Chain Department reporting to Finance.
Preference will be given to students studying business administration, finance, strategic procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, or business law.
Day to Day Activities include:
- Review and approve requestions/contracts for non-clinical goods and services.
- Assist in major Request for Proposal (RFP) initiatives.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions with suppliers.
- Develop Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practice for MaineHealth: > Research SRM best practices in HealthCare > Compile current SRM practices at MaineHealth > Analysis of companies and contract categories for SRM at MaineHealth > Develop proposal for implementing SRM best practices at MaineHealth
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Education: Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate’s Degree program, Bachelor’s Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program who are looking to gain hands-on experience at MaineHealth, the state of Maine’s largest employer. Our interns are a part of our care team and we provide extensive professional development opportunities, training programs, and mentorship so you get the most out of your summer with us! We’re proud to hire many former interns into full-time roles after graduation and offer the opportunity for growth throughout your career. Visit our website to learn more about the program.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
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