Division or Field Office:

Actuarial & Finance Services Division
Department of Position: Sourcing & Vendor Mgmt Dept
Work from:
Corporate Office in Erie, PA Hourly Rate:
$19.18/hour

Please note: We are only considering US workers for this role, and we are unable to offer this position to individuals who will require current or future immigration sponsorship for employment.

At Erie Insurance, we believe in professional and personal development. With our Future Focus Internship Program, both are provided in abundance. Not only do we offer the opportunity to gain professional experience in a challenging and competitive setting, but we welcome you as part of the ERIE family. We ensure that our interns receive the best internship experience possible, which includes multiple educational, developmental, professional, social and networking opportunities. The esteem ERIE holds in its Future Focus Internship Program is evident at every level of the organization, defined even further by multiple opportunities for socializing with high level leaders, up to and including our President and CEO. Are you ready for the internship experience of a lifetime? Look no further.

2025 Future Focus Internship Program Start Dates: Monday, May 12th or Monday, May 19th, 2025

2025 Future Focus Internship Program End Date: Friday, August 8th, 2025

Position Summary

Opportunity to join our Future Focus Internship Program as a Sourcing & Vendor Management Intern

**Please note that the opportunity to apply for this position closes at 11: 59 PM on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025.**

Erie Insurance is committed to helping you learn and grow with a challenging internship position that will offer you relevant and real-world business experience. We are currently seeking applicants who are interested in being considered for our upcoming summer internship program as potentialSourcing & Vendor ManagementInterns!

Who should apply?

• Applications are accepted from full-time college students currently attending an accredited college or university to pursue a four-year degree or to complete a master's degree program full-time
• A four-year degree student should be completing sophomore, junior, or senior year (graduating in spring 2025 thru spring 2027)
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is highly preferred
• Preferred areas of study include: IT concentrations, Procurement/Purchasing, Business Administration, Economics

About the Internship: The internship includes orientation to the company and the insurance industry through:

• A variety of challenging assignments in a stimulating work environment
• A personal mentor
• A variety of educational, social and community service events allowingwith other interns
• Social events and other networking activities with senior leaders including the CEO
• Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify
• We have multiple talent programs and initiatives currently focused on attracting underrepresented students for internships and other job opportunities here at ERIE Insurance.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Sourcing & Vendor Management Intern, you will:

• Assist the department in current and ongoing sourcing and vendor management processes
• Analyze the current processes and make recommendations for improved efficiencies
• Shadow multiple department members to gain understanding of individual roles throughout the department
• Assist with projects, programs, or services towards the execution of department objectives
• Acquire an understanding of the business environment, conduct, compliance, and ethics of a sourcing and vendor management operation

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

• Values Diversity
• Information Management Skills
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development
• Job-Specific Knowledge
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Cultivates Innovation
• Instills Trust
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree with completion of sophomore year in a relevant field required.

Additional Experience

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (< 20>
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (< 20>
• Driving; Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (< 20>
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
• Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely

Nearest Major Market: Erie