Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.

In the Procurement Services Intern position, you'll be responsible for analyzing, creating and delivering food category spend optimizations to new and existing DSSI Procurement Services customers. You will work in partnership with the Procurement Consultant by collaborating with customers, GPOs, and food suppliers to optimize order guides on DSSI.

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The DSSI platform connects care providers directly to their unique supply chain networks and delivers data-driven and AI-powered procurement tools to help our customers optimize profitability and efficiency at every turn.

This internship is year-round, accommodating a part-time schedule during the school year and full-time during breaks and summer.

Competencies & Skills Needed:

• Ability to work collaboratively with both internal team members and external clients.

• Navigates Organizational Dynamics - Knows how to get things done through both formal channels and informal networks; Collaborates with Partners in other areas to achieve alignment and drive results.

• Leveraging Broad Perspective - Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue or challenge; Discusses multiple aspects of issues and projects them into the future.

• Demonstrated analytical skills in mining data to identify opportunities.

• Demonstrates Composure - Is considered professionally mature; Practices self-control to manage thoughts, emotional reactions and triggers across circumstances and situations and responds professionally.

• Communicates Effectively - Communicates skillfully in one-on-one, small and large group settings; Writes clearly and succinctly to achieve the desired impact.

• Proven attention to detail while demonstrating an excellent track record of meeting or surpassing goals in current position.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables.

What You'll Do and Impact:

• Partner with the Category Analysts to conduct initial client assessments to determine needs of each client specific to their desired programs.

• Analyze, develop, and build programs for Spend Management Consultant to recommend to clients to gain approval to implement.

• Build, implement, and maintain order guides across the categories of spend that drives efficiencies and savings for clients.

• Partner with DSSI Integrations Team on site set up, supplier integrations and order guides for clients' DSSI platform.

Experience:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, graduating in May 2026 or later

• Ability to work 15-20 hours during the school year; full-time during the summer and breaks

Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available. Click to learn more.

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