CC Buyer Co-op

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.;
Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

The CC Buyer Intern provides procurement support in accordance with company procedures and strategic goals while under the direct supervisor's guidance. This position assists or performs the following duties: initiates the vetting of new vendors, places purchase orders, selects and negotiates with approved vendors and evaluates vendor reliability, obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability and urgency of need;

schedules deliveries and follows up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment; obtains certifications of delivery and approves payment invoices for orders placed. Maintains records and files as needed. Performs basic analytical tasks and industry research

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Must be at least a sophomore in college (completion of freshman year) with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Available to work forty hours per week in the summer and twenty hours per week during the school year.

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.;
Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

The CC Buyer Intern provides procurement support in accordance with company procedures and strategic goals while under the direct supervisor's guidance. This position assists or performs the following duties: initiates the vetting of new vendors, places purchase orders, selects and negotiates with approved vendors and evaluates vendor reliability, obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability and urgency of need;

schedules deliveries and follows up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment; obtains certifications of delivery and approves payment invoices for orders placed. Maintains records and files as needed. Performs basic analytical tasks and industry research

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Must be at least a sophomore in college (completion of freshman year) with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Available to work forty hours per week in the summer and twenty hours per week during the school year.

• Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the Corporation
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment

Candidates must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credentials Card)

• Learn basic CITGO procurement processes, per existing training module.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements, helping fulfill those requirements.
• Create Purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
• Support logistics, expedite materials and services, including coordinating shipments, tracking deliveries, and resolving any transportation-related issues.
• Support the procurement team in issuing requests for proposals (RFPs), evaluating vendor proposals, and negotiating contracts or pricing agreements.
• Assist in maintaining supplier relationships, including conducting supplier evaluations, addressing issues or concerns, and fostering communication between the organization and its suppliers.
• Assist in data analysis and reporting tasks related to procurement metrics, such as supplier performance, Delayed PO, POs with free text requiring Material Master, and…