Position Overview
Pay range: $21.50 / hour
Shift: Days, Flexi/PRN
Job Description
Description - External
The Intern will be responsible for learning the functions and processes of Supply Chain focused in contracting and negotiations, completing projects, and other work as assigned. The intern’s responsibilities may include the following: negotiate the legal, business, and financial terms and conditions; evaluate and quantify the financial impact of the agreements and/or supply conversions to the organization; work with suppliers to gather information to support contracting events and/or product conversions; draft, edit and secure approvals and signatures on agreements; and work with analysts to translate pricing from the agreement to the Hospital’s ordering system. In addition, the Intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess understanding of assignments and to provide benefit to the Leadership and Supply Chain team.
Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in a Master’s or Law degree program with an interest in practicing in healthcare administration or supply chain management. Background with experience in contract drafting, supply chain, and sourcing strongly preferred.
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.
