College Intern - Purchasing and Contracts

Overview

Ready for takeoff?

We are looking for a college intern who will be passionate to work for Envoy Air, the largest regional airline and wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines. Envoy operates both Embraer E-170 and E-175 aircraft. The regional airline has expanded its network outside of the U.S. to international destinations in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Our paid 11-week summer internship will not only enhance your studies, but also provide an educational experience you can’t find in the classroom. As an intern, you will learn real world skills while building a professional network of future peers. You will learn the ins and outs of how your team impacts the business day to day and gain an understanding of the commercial aviation business.

Pay rate: $22/hr

Responsibilities

The internship will provide hands-on exposure to procurement and contract processes while allowing the intern to develop practical skills in data analysis, problem solving, and business communication. The intern will learn about market indicators, impact of escalation on commodities and the importance of good data collection and analysis in setting expectations and targets.

Typical job duties include:

• Combining data from multiple sources, including numeric, historical procurement transactions, warranty and technical documents
• Evaluating supplier performance and assessing contract compliance
• Assessing reliability performance of certain components
• Assessing certain consumable parts for changes to supplier prices and lead times. This will provide priority for supplier discussions, alternate sourcing opportunities and setting targets for improvements

• Analyzing data consistent with assigned objectives such as cost, availability, performance, demand forecasts
• Assisting with assorted data gathering, analysis and briefing slides to support commercial discussions during the annual Air Show executive team meetings.

• Developing summary of results, recommendations and alternatives
• Developing a dashboard and tracking tool improvements

• Presenting findings to Manager

• Meeting with colleagues across multiple departments, suppliers and management

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team environment and the ability to prioritize work and projects in order to meet deadlines and objectives. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, report to work regularly and on-time, and be self-motivated.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in: Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management

• Must be classified as a Junior or Senior upon start of internship

• 3.25 minimum Grade Point Average

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office that includes Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Proficiency in organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Ability to read and understand technical data & have general understanding of accounting and finance principles

• Ability to quantify various sources of data to perform detailed summary analyses

• Ability to prepare briefing packages to show the results of work and analyses, including recommendations

• Ability to present data to all levels of management

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Experience with forecasting, and advanced financial analytical skills and large data management

• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language

• Must be willing and able to travel

• Possess the legal right to work in the United States

Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time.

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, provides regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and ground handling services for many American Airlines Group flights. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc., following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Miami, with a large ground handling operation in Los Angeles. Connect with Envoy on Twitter @EnvoyAirCareers, on Instagram @EnvoyAirCareers, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/envoyaircareers and Facebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment.