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XPO · 22 hours ago

Procurement Intern

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, seeking a Procurement Intern to support site operations and LTL Procurement teams. The role involves maintaining procurement catalogs, conducting market research, and developing relationships within the organization to enhance company goals.

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Responsibilities

Help support site operations and LTL Procurement teams in monthly responsibilities and special projects
Assist in maintaining and updating procurement catalogs, ensuring item data (pricing, descriptions, suppliers, categories) is accurate and compliant with internal standards
Conduct benchmarking and basic market research to support category strategy and identify potential opportunities
Learn about RFx events, negotiation, and elements of category strategy
Gain understanding and experience with Finance, Procurement and various other functions of the transportation and logistics industry
Build strong relationships and collaborations with members of the Procurement and Finance organization to support company goals
Identify opportunities to improve current processes
Develop hands-on experience with continuous improvement projects; utilize and enhance your problem-solving skills while contributing to special assignments

Qualification

ProcurementMicrosoft OfficeVerbal communicationWritten communicationMultitaskingOrganizational skillsSelf-motivatedTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Procurement
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience
Solid organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Energetic work style with a strong drive to succeed
Self-motivated instincts with the ability to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment and consult with team members/management as needed

Company

XPO is a provider of freight transportation and logistics services.

H1B Sponsorship

XPO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (15)
2021 (6)
2020 (24)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$741M
2017-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $666M
2012-06-14IPO
2011-09-01Post Ipo Equity· $75M

Leadership Team

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Mario Harik
Chief Executive Officer
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Jay Silberkleit
Chief Information Officer
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