Strategic Procurement Intern

About Our Job
Who We Are
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $33 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 30,000 people.
The Denver International Airport (DEN) Procurement team supports all 25 Division at the airport to draft, evaluate, and award procurement opportunities. The procurement process at DEN allows the airport to both generate revenue and invest into development of the services it provides to the travelling public. This team works with all teams at the airport to procure services through competitive bids with vendors across the state and sometimes outside the state. These activities are vital to support the growth of the airport as it works towards Vision 100 and Operation 2045.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive pay rate commensurate with education. Denver International Airport emerging talent positions are required to attend all sessions of professional development within the cohort model. You will be onboarded with a cohort of peers to begin to help you develop your network across the aviation industry.
What You'll Do
As the Strategic Procurement Intern, you will get to experience:

• The onboarding and training process specifically for the procurement team, providing input on how to improve it along the way.
• Learning government compliance rules regarding confidential records retention and how to best manage those records.
• How the procurement team establishes policy and standard operating procedures by improving upon existing guidelines and creating some of your own.
• Using critical decision making and effective communication as you navigate liaising with external stakeholders on the procurement process, representing the team.

About You
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Pursuing a degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, purchasing or other related fields
• Desire to learn new types of government and procurement policy and best practices.
• Passion for data and trend analysis.
• Attention to detail and foundational organization skills.
• Ability to independently employ critical decision making.
• Communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders as a representative of the procurement team.
• Proactive communication skills
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Interest in supply chain and logistical management
• Experience with Microsoft office suite

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor's, or higher degree in, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion).

• Experience: None
• Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
• License/Certification Requirement: None

Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position:

• 1-2 page Resume (with most current information)
• Transcripts - either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence decision.

Optional Documents

• Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position

Location
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model with a required min 3 days in office. Employees work where needed to support business, at the Denver International Airport. We do not offer housing or relocation assistance for this position.
Internship Duration and Hours:
This is a 10 week Summer college internship with a completion date of August 9, 2024with a max of 39 hours a week.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until March 11, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible for best consideration.
FBI Background Check
FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
TA3181 Professional Administration Intern
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Oncall
Position Salary Range
$19.28 - $21.79
Starting Pay
$19.28 - 21.79 based on education level
Agency
Denver International Airport
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.