Procurement InternUS-NJ-PrincetonJob ID: 2024-19719Type: Temporary# of Openings: 1Category: Financial Services and ProcurementOverview

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is looking for an Intern to join the Procurement Division. In this role, you will support lab-wide procurement activities which include products, research, services, maintenance, and construction. The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The Laboratory advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world.

A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

Core Duties

Assist with procurement transactions such as purchase orders, subcontract modifications, change orders, preparing Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), procurement compliance reviews and other procurement transactions. Support implementation of the Procurement sourcing tool and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• * Junior, Senior or Graduate Student majoring or minoring in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• * Interpersonal Skills, Excellent verbal and written communications; results-oriented, self-motivated, independent decision-making and problem-solving and outstanding prioritization and multi-tasking skills.

Physical Requirements

• * If any work is conducted onsite, this position requires occasional reaching, stooping and lifting of office files, reports and records, typically weighing 5 pounds or less. Reasonable accommodations will be considered which would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job.Salary will be $21 per hour

Working Conditions

• * Remote

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - https://rrr.princeton.edu/eop and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader10_20.pdf

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.