Internship - Contract Manager In Department For Procurement And Purchasing
Concrete Contract Management:Me work involved: Status meetings, supplier management and evaluation, dispute resolution, performance management, and ensuring optimization and value realization. I handled contracts for furniture, laundry services, craftsmen, office supplies, dental materials, food, consumables, lighting, orthopedic equipment, and elevator services. This exposure enhanced my understanding of contract management processes and their role in supporting municipal finances by ensuring the quality of purchased products and services. The daily tasks also grew my analytical skills significant, as it ment working with lots of purchasing data.Insight into Public Procurements:I collaborated with procurement consultants and participated in segmentation meetings to identify risks and key considerations related to procurements. This involvement provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the importance of collaboration between procurement and contract management teams and the preparatory work required for effective purchasing. I also assisted with various ad hoc tasks and facilitated upstart meetings with new suppliers.Additionally, I was involved in a project concerning sustainable procurement, aiming to reduce CO2 output by lowering the municipality's beef consumption, inspired by an initiative in Aarhus Kommune. This project highlighted the complexity and collaborative nature of such initiatives, involving data analysis, stakeholder meetings, and survey facilitation.Reflecting on my internship, I recognized the importance of cross-functional collaboration and internal communication. The experience taught me valuable lessons in handling both internal and external interactions, contributing significantly to my professional growth. Overall, my internship was an enriching experience, providing valuable professional development and practical application. I am very grateful to have had this opportunity among really great and professional people.