Procurement Specialist Intern
SystImmune
Summary
SystImmune is seeking a Procurement Specialist Intern to support the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services that meet the company’s operational requirements. Working under supervision, the intern will assist with vendor management, purchase order processing, cost tracking, and supplier follow-up, gaining hands-on experience with procurement processes. This internship is open to students currently enrolled in college. The ideal candidate is curious, organized, and communicates well, with the ability to work with multiple departments and a strong interest in learning procurement and supply chain management.
Job description
Responsibilities
Sourcing and Supplier Support
- Research and help identify potential suppliers, and support communication with existing vendors
- Assist in gathering quotes and comparing supplier capabilities and pricing
Purchase Orders and Contracts
- Assist with preparing and processing purchase orders in compliance with company policies
- Help prepare and organize contract documents for review by senior staff
- Learn how contract terms and conditions are negotiated and reviewed against legal, safety, and environmental guidelines
Cost Management
- Help track procurement spending and flag opportunities for process improvements or cost reductions
- Support cost-saving initiatives through research and analysis as assigned
Inventory and Supply Chain Coordination
- Assist in coordinating with inventory and supply chain teams to support timely delivery of materials and services
- Help monitor stock levels and flag upcoming purchasing needs to avoid shortages or excess inventory
Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Help collect and organize information on supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance
- Support follow-up on supplier performance issues as directed
Compliance and Reporting
- Follow company policies and relevant regulations in all procurement activities
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and pricing data for audit and reporting purposes
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Work with other departments (e.g., finance, operations, and legal) to understand procurement needs and support smooth execution of the procurement process
- Learn procurement best practices and assist internal stakeholders under guidance
Laboratory Support
- Assist with washing, rinsing, and drying laboratory glassware and labware, and restocking clean items to designated laboratory locations
- Assist with operating autoclaves to sterilize glassware, labware, and other materials, and complete the associated cycle logs, following site biosafety procedures.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Accounting/Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Developing negotiation and strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn and to take direction
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to push and pull loaded carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks
- Ability to lift, carry, and move boxes and containers weighing 25 pounds or more, with assistance or equipment for heavier loads
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and climb step stools or ladders to access shelving and storage
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving the hands and arms, including washing glassware and loading and unloading autoclaves
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to heat and steam from autoclaves, cold storage areas and freezers, dry ice, cleaning agents, and laboratory chemicals, with required personal protective equipment
- Ability to work onsite at the Bothell, WA facility.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Accounting/Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Developing negotiation and strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn and to take direction
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to push and pull loaded carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks
- Ability to lift, carry, and move boxes and containers weighing 25 pounds or more, with assistance or equipment for heavier loads
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and climb step stools or ladders to access shelving and storage
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving the hands and arms, including washing glassware and loading and unloading autoclaves
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to heat and steam from autoclaves, cold storage areas and freezers, dry ice, cleaning agents, and laboratory chemicals, with required personal protective equipment
- Ability to work onsite at the Bothell, WA facility.
Company overview
SystImmune is a biotechnology company specializing in immune system research and therapeutic development. The company focuses on advancing innovative approaches to modulate and harness the immune system for treating various diseases. With a name suggesting systemic immune system targeting, SystImmune likely engages in research areas such as immunotherapy, autoimmune disorders, cancer immunology, and infectious disease treatments. The company operates at the intersection of immunology and biotechnology, developing novel therapeutic candidates that aim to address unmet medical needs through immune system modulation. SystImmune's research efforts contribute to the growing field of immunotherapies, which have revolutionized treatment approaches for cancer and other immune-related conditions. The company represents the cutting edge of biotechnology research focused on understanding and manipulating immune responses for therapeutic benefit.