Summer Intern, Procurement
Our comprehensive, 12-week paid internship program gives you the opportunity to test your skills working for the nation’s leading producer of cleaner fuels and developer of renewable chemicals. This internship will begin May 18, 2020 and end August 7, 2020.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to assist in the analysis of the existing purchasing projects as well as assist in the evaluation of potential business development opportunities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Analysis Function
• Perform business unit and financial analysis
• Relate profitability, input costs, and strategic planning
Special Projects
• Design and implementation of key business projects
• Conduct research on commodities and trends
• Investigating new risk management tactics
• Analyzing research results – both quantitatively and qualitatively, in written and presentation form
• Formulating a recommendation based upon your analysis
• Properly documenting and supporting your research and analysis
• Develop materials for internal and external meetings
Other Frequent Duties:
• Collection of published data related to commodity trading
• Assembly of market intelligence from industry professionals
• Assist with the coordination of inbound raw materials
• Verify data integrity with suppliers
Perform other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher – Ag Business, or Business related degree
**Senior or Junior status required
Experience Required: Financial analysis and analytical business experience preferred
**Business environment experience, relevant courses, club participation and internship preferred
Skills Required:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Advanced math, finance, and accounting skills
Strong analytical research
Special skills or knowledge preferred:
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge in data analysis
REG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.