<p>Responsibilities</p> <p>The Purchasing Intern is responsible for purchasing project analysis, project implementation, and as time allows, will learn purchasing operations systems and provide customer service to communities.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assist with purchasing analysis, cost savings, vendor selection, and other miscellaneous projects by:</p> </li><li> <p>Determining current specified products/services and documenting use and processes as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Create and conduct RFxs with incumbent and potential vendors.</p> </li><li> <p>Performing analysis on current costs and potential cost savings.</p> </li><li> <p>Planning and executing the implementation of new solution(s).</p> </li><li> <p>Organizing and overseeing transitions from old to new vendors.</p> </li><li> <p>As time allows, learn purchasing systems and processes and assist with assigned purchasing customer service tasks.</p> </li><li> <p>May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in a four-year university or college preferred. </li><li>If currently enrolled in school, must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale). </li><li>Proficient in basic Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. </li><li>Experience demonstrating teamwork and critical thinking skills to accomplish tasks. </li></ul> <p>We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.</p> <p>Atria Senior Living's corporate Support Center has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:</p> <ul> <li>Paid holidays and PTO </li><li>Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match </li><li>Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities) </li><li>Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification </li></ul> <p>As a valued team member at Atria, you'll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!</p>