American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s most trustworthy financial companies and best mid-sized employers. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.
What’s in it for you?
American National supports a comfortable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, following a casual dress code and focus on healthy work-life balance. We understand that comprehensive benefits are important which is why we offer a generous package that includes: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, matching 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, health-wellness initiatives, and a volunteer program where employees are provided PTO for giving their time to a charity of choice, and referral bonuses! We also offer a comprehensive wellness program that includes onsite fitness centers and classes or discounted gym emberships, free health screenings, free flu shots, and more.
**In this position you can expect to work 2 days per week in the office and will work remotely the remaining days.
The responsibilities of the Procurement Intern include:
Attend training sessions with an emphasis on fundamental Procurement and Coupa concepts and how they are applied at American National
Manages the receipt of goods and entry of all invoices (AP or Vendor) into Coupa, and will be responsible for creating a tracking and reporting system that will be critical to the management of the team’s workload.
Research and Validate vendor payment terms (SAP – Coupa – Invoices) to ensure proper compliance controls
Develop and use critical thinking skills while learning and use of AN’s Procurement platform, Coupa.
Assist in configuration and maintenance of Coupa modules (CLM, Invoices, Inventory)
Engage with leadership and internal stakeholders through project exploration and strategic collaboration
Assist in the management of data and reports that enhance Procurement operations
Participate in assignments to obtain departmental knowledge of company systems, processes, and goals
Shadow Buyers on negotiating process and agreements with suppliers
Review/Assist with documentation of Training Materials and Departmental Procedures
Support project lead on the collective department project – Creating Coupa Training Video Clips and content for Procurement Connect site
Qualifications
The Procurement department desires a business, finance, procurement, or supply chain management student who possesses a genuine passion for procurement supported by a practical approach to daily operations.
This role is for someone who can handle ambiguity, likes building things, and enjoys being a part of a small, scrappy team that gets things done.
It is essential that he/she be a polished, articulate professional who has a desire to understand centralized corporate procurement operations.
He/She must be a team player and have a passion for exceptional customer service while understanding the value of developing, professional relationships with Management, Internal stakeholders and 3rd party Vendors.
The candidate should also demonstrate a strong level of Intellectual curiosity – we are after all looking to mold the next generation of American National procurement ninjas
Hiring Practices
The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal.
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American National is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
To apply for this job please visit www.americannational.com.
