Future Talent Program Co-op Position
The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Support Functions Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
This co-op position provides hands-on experience in IT procurement, catalog management, process improvement, reporting automation, and audit readiness. You will manage the global rollout of the Reseller Peripheral Catalog, assist with end-to-end IT procurement process improvements and guided-buying updates, participate in audit readiness activities and support daily operations which include approving Purchase Order Requests in Ariba. This role is a learning opportunity with mentorship from procurement professionals and exposure to cross-functional stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities Include :
- Manage the Global Peripheral Catalog
- Measure the performance of the pilot catalog launches
- Determine the scope for the Global Peripheral Catalog roll out and develop the plan.
- Assist with catalog setup tasks such as SKU mapping, content verification, and pricing checks under mentor guidance.
- Help coordinate approvals and update rollout trackers and communications.
- Support post-launch adoption monitoring by collecting usage data and preparing simple adoption summaries.
- Support E2E Process Improvements for IT Procurement
- Help map current procurement processes and document simple process flows and checklists.
- Support guided-buying updates by compiling input from category contacts : Arslan and Stefan (Software), Emily Yee (Professional Services), and Rita (HIT).
- Assist in creating user guides, FAQs, and training materials for updated processes.
- Participate in meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
- Audit Readiness Support
- Assist the audit team by organizing documentation, preparing basic audit evidence packets, and maintaining document lists.
- Participate in self-audit exercises to identify gaps and document follow-up tasks.
- Support document cleanup projects, including file organization and tagging for retention.
- Purchase Order Approval in Ariba
- Check PO requests for completeness (requestor, justification, cost center, item, price, delivery date)
- Approve or return requests with clear instructions and keep records for audit
- Review legal / security needs for software or services and escalate when needed.
- Ensure vendor, pricing, and required technical approvals are in place.
- Verify items are on an approved catalog / contract or get exception approval.
- Confirm funds are available and follow the approval matrix.
Learning Objectives :
Understand procurement catalog management and reseller strategies.Learn basics of sourcing evaluations and cost comparisons.Gain experience documenting and improving business processes.Develop skills in data analysis and reporting automation (Excel, Power Query, Power BI basics).Learn fundamentals of audit readiness and compliance documentation.Build professional communication and stakeholder coordination skills.Required Experience and Skills :
Completed at least 2 years of college toward a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Finance, Engineering, or related field.Strong interest in procurement, supply chain, IT operations, or analytics.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or scripting is a plus but not requiredtraining will be provided.Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage time, follow instructions, and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.Preferred Experience and Skills :
Prior internship, campus job, or project experience involving data analysis, process documentation, or customer service.Basic knowledge of procurement systems or enterprise tools (Ariba, Coupa, Workday) is a plus.Exposure to guided buying or catalog concepts is an advantage.Salary range : The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
FTP2026
GSF2026
Employee Status : Intern / Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation : No
VISA Sponsorship : No
Travel Requirements : No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements : Hybrid
Shift : Not Indicated
Valid Driving License : No
Hazardous Material(s) : n / a
Job Posting End Date : 11 / 3 / 2025
Requisition ID : R370208