The Procurement Intern supports vendor relationships and purchasing activities, managing contracts, processing purchase requests, maintaining records, and assisting in source activities within procurement operations.
At Wipfli, people count.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
This internship opportunity is anticpated to be a part-time role(16-24hours per week) between the dates of September 2026-May 2027.
Role Summary
The Procurement Intern supports the Technology Procurement team by helping manage vendor relationships, contracts, and purchasing activities that enable the firm's technology operations. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including contract review, sourcing support, vendor onboarding, and spend analysis. Success in this role means delivering accurate, timely support, maintaining organized records, and building a strong foundation in enterprise procurement processes.
Essential Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Damian Kauffman, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedIn page to connect!
#LI-Remote
#LI-DK1
Additional Details:
Not fully prepared to apply for an internship or not sure where to start? Please join our Talent Community to explore how you can stay connected to Wipfli.
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay rate for this role is $19.00/hour. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
This internship opportunity is anticpated to be a part-time role(16-24hours per week) between the dates of September 2026-May 2027.
Role Summary
The Procurement Intern supports the Technology Procurement team by helping manage vendor relationships, contracts, and purchasing activities that enable the firm's technology operations. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including contract review, sourcing support, vendor onboarding, and spend analysis. Success in this role means delivering accurate, timely support, maintaining organized records, and building a strong foundation in enterprise procurement processes.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist in the drafting and review of contracts in accordance with Wipfli's guidelines and approval workflows.
- Process purchase requests accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain the contract repository by reviewing, filing, and organizing executed agreements, tracking expiration dates, and flagging upcoming renewals.
- Support vendor onboarding and entry of vendor information into the asset management system.
- Support contract renewal cycles by gathering documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and tracking status.
- Assist with sourcing activities such as RFP/RFQ preparation, vendor research, and pricing comparisons.
- Help reconcile purchases against invoices and assist in resolving discrepancies.
- Pull spend data and build reports or dashboards to support procurement analytics and decision-making.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives across the procurement lifecycle.
- Handle confidential vendor, pricing, and contract information with discretion and professionalism.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, with junior standing preferred.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and approach challenges with flexibility and creativity.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and related productivity tools.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. The firm will not consider candidates who require current or future employment visa sponsorship (such as H-1B).
Damian Kauffman, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedIn page to connect!
#LI-Remote
#LI-DK1
Additional Details:
Not fully prepared to apply for an internship or not sure where to start? Please join our Talent Community to explore how you can stay connected to Wipfli.
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay rate for this role is $19.00/hour. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
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