IT – Vendor Relationship Management Intern

IT - Vendor Relationship Management Intern Lockport, LA Intern Starting: $17 Hourly Title: Information Technology – Vendor Relationship Management Intern Location: Raceland, LA Position Overview: The IT department is seeking a Finance Intern to assist with developing a financial framework for tracking, analyzing, and optimizing IT spend. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to vendor management, contract analysis, and technology budgeting while working closely with the IT Vendor Relationship Manager and Contracts & Licensing Specialist. Role Focus: The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and financial modeling skills, an interest in technology procurement, and a desire to bridge finance and IT operations. Key Responsibilities: · Assist in building a comprehensive IT spend framework that aligns with departmental and organizational financial goals. · Collect, analyze, and categorize IT expenses across software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. · Partner with the Contracts & Licensing Specialist to review agreements for cost, renewal terms, and spend commitments. · Help develop reporting templates and dashboards for spend visibility, forecasting, and variance analysis. · Support vendor performance analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities. · Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance transparency and accountability in IT procurement. · Prepare documentation and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations. Skills Developed: · Understand the fundamentals of IT financial management and vendor governance. · Gain hands-on experience with budget analysis and spend optimization. · Learn how to connect financial data to operational IT decisions. · Build real-world skills in contract review, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications: · High school diploma or GED required. · Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Skills & Abilities: · Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, charts). · Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus. · Interest in IT, software licensing, or vendor management. · Good organization and time management skills. · Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment. · Basic typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. · Strong problem-solving skills · Good communication and interpersonal skills Adaptable to new technologies and new situations Strong desire to learn and improve your skills · Must be at least 18 years of age Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.