Procurement Intern

Vision 
The leading Producer Responsibility Organization implementing the circular economy through paper and packaging.

Mission 
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) helps producers comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, delivers harmonized best-in-class services, and works with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and increase recycling.

Role Overview

The Procurement Intern supports the Procurement function by assisting with governance, reporting, compliance monitoring, and process documentation activities in alignment with CAA’s procurement policies and delegated authority frameworks.

This role will provide exposure to enterprise procurement operations within a regulated nonprofit environment and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations Support

• Assistswithmaintainingprocurementintake trackers and workflow monitoring tools
• Supports monitoring of PO compliance, including tracking “PO issued before invoice” metrics
• Assistswith supplier onboarding documentation tracking in coordination with established processes.
• Supports maintenance of contract metadata within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems.
• Assistswith data validation and reporting within the P2P system

• Reporting and Analytics

• Assistsin preparation ofprocurementKPI dashboards and summary reports
• Supportstracking of savings, cost avoidance,purchasingactivity metrics.
• Compiles data related to PO cycle time, open PO management, and compliance performance. 
• Conducts basics spend analysis under direction of Procurement leadership

• Governance and Documentation

• Assistsin drafting and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids.
• Supports maintenance of theProcurementKnowledge Base and documentation library.
• Documents process improvement opportunitiesidentifiedthrough workflow review.
• Assistswith audit documentation preparation as needed.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote environment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
• Interest in procurement, governance, compliance, or nonprofit operations

Compensation & Other Information

• Location:Fully Remote
• Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour. Since this is a temporary position, it is not eligible for benefits
• Interns must have their own laptop and access to high-speed internet.
• Reports To:JocelynDanque& Lydia Lowe

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org.