Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Opportunity for a winter student to function in a business environment and participate in the various stages of onboarding and qualifying suppliers and updating supplier records. The student will work with Draper suppliers to request completion of procurement related forms and will act as liaison between the supplier, departmental management and other Draper functional areas. The student will need to be familiar with Microsoft Outlook (Email), Excel and Word and possess excellent written and communication skills.
Responsibility & Qualifications
• Requires a High School diploma and must be enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• Interest in Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Procurement and/or Contract management.
• Good computer skills related to system data entry and reporting.
• Excellent customer service skills and able to work and communicate effectively with program team members, engineers and peers as well as functional administrative personnel.
• Ability to work well as team member and individual contributor.
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in data research.
• Individual must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Co-op will rotate working between multiple groups within Department to ensure a base knowledge set is experienced for comprehensive professional development.
• Provide assistance to a team, including, but not limited to, clerical duties, processing paperwork, customer service or performing data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Program Requirements
• Must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s / master’s degree program.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Skills/Abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
 
There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
This position can be partially hybrid remote, however being in the office, when appropriate, is an important part of this experience.

Additional Job Description:

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.