Equity Residential · 3 months ago
Procurement Intern
2 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20.50/hr - $20.50/hrEquity Residential is an industry leading multi-family REIT headquartered in downtown Chicago, dedicated to providing the best in apartment living. The Procurement Intern will assist the Procurement team in collecting and analyzing operational data and market metrics, while also collaborating with various departments to enhance organizational decision-making and operational efficiency.
Property ManagementReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform research and prepare reports on assigned topics and/or projects
May create or update systems or databases for specific department needs
Present project results to department personnel or management
Work collaboratively across EQR departments and functions to establish and update a strategic plan that maximizes value and enhances returns for every asset within the portfolio
Represent Equity Residential in a professional manner at all times
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external business partners to identify and execute key deliverables
Participate in monthly operations meetings and observe the process of high level reporting on operational initiatives
Develop a proposal for an operations initiative that could generate revenue, reduce cost, or increase efficiency, and present to the operations leadership team
Participate in gathering and presenting data to internal and external business partners
Network and engage with key stakeholders across the organization to establish and execute key deliverables
Qualification
Required
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles)
Ability to effectively and objectively communicate and work with internal and external customers, as well as strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail
Must be comfortable working autonomously and multi-tasking in a fast paced environment with changing deadlines
Preferred
Prefer candidates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sourcing /Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
Familiarity and previous experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets) preferred
Company
Equity Residential
Equity Residential (EQR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT).
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Kristin Hupfer
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience
David Lane
Vice President, Property Management
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