Intern - Procurement

Summary

The Enerflex internship offers students a paid opportunity to work in an environment that fosters real-life experiences, explores career options, and applies your education. You will become a part of key management meetings and participate in meaningful projects. Our goal is to create a working environment that not only fosters creativity but also promotes equality, diversity, mutual respect, and productivity. Our summer internships are typically 10-12 weeks. Currently, we are only considering undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 30 hours of coursework.

This internship will be based in Houston, TX. You will have exposure and the opportunity to broaden your skills through impactful work, mentored relationships, and gain real-world exposure to different projects on the Enerflex team.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Assist in Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Support the procurement team in identifying and evaluating suppliers for materials, parts, and services.
• Assist in maintaining and updating supplier databases, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Help build and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in supplier qualification processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Purchase Order (PO) and Procurement Documentation

• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) using Enerflex's procurement system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems).
• Assist in monitoring the status of POs and expedite orders when necessary.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of procurement documents, including contracts, invoices, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams (engineering, operations) to resolve discrepancies in orders, shipments, or invoicing.

Cost and Inventory Management

• Assist in analyzing supplier pricing and market trends to support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Help manage inventory levels by monitoring stock availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with the warehouse and logistics team to ensure accurate inventory tracking and timely deliveries.
• Support in preparing cost comparison analyses and making recommendations for supplier selection.

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

• Work with engineering, project management, and operations teams to understand material requirements for gas compression projects.
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders to communicate procurement timelines, potential delays, or issues with suppliers.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate payment processing and resolve any billing discrepancies.

Process Improvement and Reporting

• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement in procurement workflows and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and key KPIs (e.g., delivery timelines, cost savings, etc.).
• Assist in maintaining procurement policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to Enerflex's procurement policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Assist in tracking supplier performance to mitigate risks related to late deliveries, quality issues, or non-compliance.
• Participate in risk assessments related to procurement activities, including financial, operational, and environmental risks.

Administrative Support

• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by the Procurement Manager, such as filing, document control, or meeting coordination.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining records of contracts, purchase agreements, and supplier communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of college coursework completed in a business or supply chain degree program
• Sophomore credit equivalency (30-59 hours) with a GPA of 3.2 or higher required.
• Must be dependable, highly motivated, and self-directed.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Proactive thinker and self-motivated.
• Strong time, project, and organizational management skills.
• The ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Physical Requirements

Fast-paced office enviornment