Job Title: Purchasing Intern Department: Purchasing
Reports To: Purchasing Manager Status: Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vision is to be the premier NFL Franchise both on and off the field that sets the standard in global sports entertainment and embodies the spirit of Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are offering full-time, paid internships to highly motivated and committed graduates wishing to build upon their college education with practical professional experience in the fast-paced, results-driven world of the National Football League.
Participants are given the unique opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while receiving an unparalleled, behind-the-scenes learning experience. The program is comprised of a comprehensive and flexible strategy that allows recent graduates to build upon their educational foundation in order to define, evaluate and achieve a variety of career-related objectives.
Interns are placed within a specific department and encouraged to explore all aspects of the business of professional football through various outreach programs, networking events, and via our Internship Learning Series. Interns will learn from and establish relationships with team executives that will benefit their lives both personally and professionally.
This is an hourly position starting July 2024 through June 2025. Interns are expected to commit to the full term of the internship.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Core Functions

• Assist with the daily operations of procurement & inventory management (monitoring supply levels, placing orders, receiving and stocking supplies),
• Involved in pricing agreement discussions
• Act as vendor liaison to assist in sourcing products & services whilst negotiating contracts/trades and pricing - excellent opportunity to interact with all departments and understand their inner workings.
• Other areas of training include the quote and bid process, purchase order procedures, monitoring and maintaining business operations supplies, contract agreements, and the procurement and tracking of merchandise.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• In-depth experience with Excel is important for success in this role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Strong professional demeanor
• Strong initiative and drive
• Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Must be able to provide your own housing and transportation in the Tampa Bay area
• The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record a must.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree

Work Environment
The Company is a professional, fast paced, creative business environment. Other environment conditions:

• Extended evening, weekend work hours sometimes required; required to work all home and some away games; may have to work occasional holidays
• Stressful and demanding work environment in executing work on short deadlines
• Computer and desk work a significant part of daily activities
• Sitting, standing, working with hands for extended periods of time
• Rarely is lifting more than 20 pounds required

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of the Company’s business, competitive considerations, or the work environment changes. This document describes the position currently available and is not an employment contract
The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will: meaning the Company has the right to terminate the incumbent’s employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon any employee. Any change to this “at will” employment status must be in writing and signed the by the Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
It is the policy of the Buccaneers to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status, including sexual orientation and gender identity.