What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-Procurement position at Metra Commuter Rail?
Description
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.
The Metra Internship Program provides an opportunity for college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students to gain practical experience through on-the-job learning. Metra assigns students to projects related to their academic/educational field of study, which complements classroom instruction. The knowledge gained contributes to career development, while the experience provides insight on the wide variety of jobs in the transportation industry.
Procurement obtains goods and services to support Metra’s daily operations and ensures these are procured economically and in accordance with Metra policies and procedures. Procurement Operations consists of: Procurement, which includes Construction and Facilities Maintenance Procurement; Materials and Services Procurement; and Professional Services Procurement.
The Intern(s) Will Perform Tasks Such As
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.
The Metra Internship Program provides an opportunity for college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students to gain practical experience through on-the-job learning. Metra assigns students to projects related to their academic/educational field of study, which complements classroom instruction. The knowledge gained contributes to career development, while the experience provides insight on the wide variety of jobs in the transportation industry.
Procurement obtains goods and services to support Metra’s daily operations and ensures these are procured economically and in accordance with Metra policies and procedures. Procurement Operations consists of: Procurement, which includes Construction and Facilities Maintenance Procurement; Materials and Services Procurement; and Professional Services Procurement.
- Construction and Facilities Maintenance Procurement ensures goods and services related to capital and operating funded construction, facilities maintenance and other infrastructure projects.
- Materials and Services Procurement -ensures goods and services related to facilities maintenance, materials, and rolling stock.
- Professional Services Procurement - for goods and services related to information technology, professional services, and rolling stock.
The Intern(s) Will Perform Tasks Such As
- Procurement sourcing
- Purchase order processing
- Order expediting
- Request for quote (RFQ) processing
- Item receipts and returns
- Bid opening assistance
- Organization of hard and digital procurement files
- Purchase-Card procurement journal
- Vendor account maintenance
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.