Procurement Intern
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Intern Role – Summary of Work/Projects
The intern would support foundational procurement transformation efforts while gaining exposure to vendor management, analytics, and process design. Projects may include:
• Assisting in procurement data cleanup and spend analytics (e.g., categorizing spend, vendor tiering, data governance tasks, missing contractual metadata).
• Supporting RFP template standardization and helping draft requirements or intake forms.
• Helping with contract review process mapping and documentation of roles & responsibilities.
• Building and updating procurement process documentation (intake, contracting, vendor evaluation).
• Supporting savings tracking and reporting — helping maintain the savings pipeline and dashboard inputs.
• Contributing to technology assessment prep (documenting functional requirements, benchmarking vendor capabilities).
Skills to Look For
Technical Skills
• Strong Excel/data analysis skills (pivot tables, charts, cleaning large datasets).
• Comfort with PowerPoint for creating executive-ready slides.
• Exposure to analytics tools or interest in learning procurement platforms.
• Strong research and benchmarking skills (comparing suppliers, analyzing industry best practices).
Soft Skills
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills to track multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication and writing — able to summarize findings clearly.
• Curiosity and problem-solving mindset — willing to dig into data/process gaps.
• Professional stakeholder presence — comfortable interacting with business partners and suppliers.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive in suggesting improvements.
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
- Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
- Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
- Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.
- Disqualification from the recruitment process
- Withdrawal of a job offer
- Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered
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