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Network Load Balancing Engineer

Contract with option to extend or go permanent

Austin, TX (onsite)

We are looking for a Senior Principal Engineer / Network Load Balancing Engineer to join a high‑impact engineering team based in Round Rock, TX. This person will architect, build, and optimize global load‑balancing solutions that support mission‑critical applications used across distributed engineering environments. The role focuses on ensuring high availability, global traffic distribution, multi‑site resiliency, and peak performance across a large‑scale enterprise environment.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, configure, and operate global load‑balancing platforms (F5 BIG‑IP LTM/GTM, GSLB, HAProxy, NGINX, and other ADC technologies).
• Design and implement high‑availability and failover strategies across multiple global sites.
• Develop and refine traffic‑routing logic including iRules, DNS/GSLB policies, health checks, SSL termination, header manipulation, and L4/L7 flow engineering.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize performance using enterprise observability tools.
• Partner closely with application owners, engineering teams, security groups, and architects.
• Lead troubleshooting for traffic‑flow issues, failover anomalies, latency, and performance events.
• Create and maintain runbooks, operational documentation, and incident‑response procedures.
• Lead incident response and performance tuning efforts.
• Test and qualify load balancers within business‑continuity environments and build test beds as needed.

What We’re Looking For (Essential Requirements)

• 13+ years of hands‑on load‑balancing experience supporting high‑traffic enterprise environments.
• Expert‑level knowledge of F5 BIG‑IP (LTM, GTM/GSLB), iRules, TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, and application‑traffic management.
• Strong understanding of high‑availability architectures, failover mechanisms, and routing protocols.
• Experience working in multi‑site global environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation abilities.
• Load Balancers: F5 BIG‑IP, HAProxy, NGINX, NetScaler.
• Traffic Engineering: iRules, DNS/GSLB, SSL offloading, health checks, L4/L7 routing.
• Network Core: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, network‑security fundamentals.
• HA & Resiliency: failover automation, multi‑site redundancy, DR strategies.
• Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Splunk.
• Experience using design tools such as Miro or Visio.

Nice to Have

• Background supporting large distributed systems or regulated enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Citrix ADC, NetScaler, Cisco ACE, or hybrid‑cloud load‑balancing solutions.
• Relevant certifications (F5 CTS/CCE, CCNP, CCIE, etc.).
• Experience with enterprise‑scale monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of business‑continuity strategies and approaches to high availability.

Why This Role Matters

This engineer ensures that globally distributed teams have access to reliable, fast, and highly available applications. Your work directly impacts uptime, resiliency, and productivity across the organization.

Hi

Rameez here from Beaconfire. I hope you're doing well! We’re currently hiring for an exciting MERN/MEAN Developer role, and I wanted to reach out to see if you or someone in your network might be interested. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects using modern technologies in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

About the Company

BeaconFire is based in Central NJ, specializing in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence; looking for candidates with a strong background in Software Engineering or Computer Science for a Python/Node Developer position.

About the Role

The role involves developing websites and writing scalable, secure, maintainable code while collaborating with team members to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop websites using HTML, CSS, Node.js, React.js, and Angular2+, among other tools;
• Write scalable, secure, maintainable code that powers our clients’ platforms;
• Create, deploy, and maintain automated system tests;
• Work with Testers to understand defects opened and resolves them in a timely manner;
• Supports continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review;
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to accomplish shared user story and sprint goals;
• Invest time in constant professional development to stay up to date with new technological development and programming languages;
• Discover and fix programming bugs;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of HTML and CSS;
• Experience in programming language JavaScript or similar (e.g. Java, Python, C, C++, C#, etc.) and understanding of the software development life cycle;
• Basic knowledge of code versioning (e.g. Git, SVN);
• A passion for coding pixel perfect web pages;
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills

• Proficient understanding of HTML and CSS;
• Experience in programming language JavaScript or similar (e.g. Java, Python, C, C++, C#, etc.) and understanding of the software development life cycle;
• A passion for coding pixel perfect web pages;
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related fields;
• 0-1 year of practical experience in JavaScript coding;
• Familiarity with at least one JavaScript framework (Angular2+, React.js, Express.js);
• Experience with unit and integration testing of code, with an understanding of JavaScript testing frameworks like Jasmine, Cucumber, Mocha, and Karma;
• Experience providing REST/SOAP APIs for user interface consumption;
• Experience working within an Agile development methodology Scrum.

Job Description Job Description Energy One Windows of Austin is seeking driven, self-starting entrepreneurs to join our elite sales pipeline.

We are an industry leader in high-end replacement windows, and we are looking for Independent Appointment Setters to generate leads in the Austin, TX market.

The Opportunity: Uncapped Commission! This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position designed for those who want to run their own schedule while earning professional-grade income.
* Commission-Only Excellence: Earn a flat 6% commission on the total contract value of every appointment you set that results in a sale.
* High Ticket Value: Our premium window systems often range from $20,000 to $50,000+.
* Earning Potential:
* Average Sale ($25k) = $1,500 commission per deal!
* Top performers target 5-8 closed deals per month ($8,000
- $15,000+ monthly!).
* Commissions are paid out once the contract is in! (No long waits for installation! )
* Successful Appointment Setters will have the opportunity to advance to our closer position within 3 months and earn commissions up to 16% on each deal!!
* Weekly Performance Incentives: Weekly volume bonuses ranging from $500 to $1,000 for high-activity partners.

Calling All Solar Pros: The "Window Wealth" Advantage Are you tired of 6-month install wait times, "cancelled" PTOs, and utility company red tape? Switch to Energy One.
* Faster Commissions: Windows don't need a permit or a 4-month engineering plan.

Our "Set-to-Sold" cycle is significantly faster, meaning you get your 6 % commission weeks (or months) sooner than solar.
* Universal Need: Not every roof is a fit for solar, but every home in Houston has windows.

You'll never be "disqualified" by a shady roof or a bad electrical panel again.
* The Perfect Pivot: You already have the door-to-door (D2D) muscle and the energy-efficiency talk track.

Simply swap "kilowatt hours" for "R-values" and start hitting your 6-figure goals immediately! Why Partner with Energy One?
* Total Flexibility: As a 1099 contractor, you manage your own hours.

Work when you are most effective.
* Rapid Advancement: Master the lead-gen phase and earn the opportunity to contract as a "Closer," where commission percentages and earning potential ($20k-$60k/mo) increase significantly.
* Proven Systems: We provide access to our proprietary scripts, neighborhood data, and self-paced development modules to ensure your "funnel" stays full.
* Winning Culture: Access to our Houston hub for strategy meetings, team competitions, and high-energy social events.

Your Role (Lead Generation)
* Neighborhood Canvassing: Independently identify and engage homeowners to schedule high-quality presentations for our design team.
* Market Mastery: Effectively communicate the value of Energy One's award-winning products.
* Lead Management: Utilize our system to track appointments and coordinate with the sales closing team.

Requirements
* Entrepreneurial Mindset: You are a business of one! You are disciplined, motivated, and hungry for results.
* Reliable Transportation: Must have a personal vehicle to access various residential territories.
* Communication Pro: Ability to build instant rapport and overcome objections.
* Tools of the Trade: Must be 18+ and possess a smartphone for lead entry and communication.

A Day in the Life: The 1099 Roadmap to Success As an Independent Appointment Setter, you aren't just "knocking on doors"—you are a territory manager identifying high-value opportunities.

Your daily workflow is designed for maximum efficiency:
* Strategic Territory Mapping: Use our neighborhood data and canvassing tools to identify "prime" residential pockets where homeowners are most likely to invest in high-end energy efficiency.
* The "Consultative" Approach: Utilize our proven script to break the ice with a low-pressure, professional greeting.

Your goal isn't to sell windows; it's to sell the value of a free energy-efficiency consultation.
* Property Assessment: Quickly identify homes with outdated single-pane windows or visible seal failures to personalize your pitch and increase your "hook" rate.
* Lead Qualification: Use a brief discovery process to ensure the homeowner is a decision-maker and has a genuine need, protecting the integrity of our sales pipeline.
* Seamless Scheduling: Coordinate directly with our Design Pros through our mobile app, booking real-time presentations and ensuring all property notes are logged for the "Closer."
* Territory Follow-Up: Build a "warm" pipeline by leaving professional marketing materials at non-answers and circling back to high-potential homes during peak engagement hours.

How to Apply Ready to take control of your income? Submit your information today.

We will reach out to qualified candidates to discuss a 1099 partnership and our commission structure in detail.

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Job Description:

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world's largest enterprises.

The Data Platform Pillar is the bedrock of Cloudera's technology, where we design and build the core components that let our customers store, manage, and process data with unmatched scalability, security, and performance.

As a Staff Software Engineer, Airflow, you will be a key technical leader, responsible for the architecture, technical vision, and strategic evolution of the Apache Airflow-based workflow orchestration platform within the company's data ecosystem. You will be expected to solve the most complex, ambiguous, and high-impact technical problems that span multiple teams or organizational boundaries.

As a Staff Software Engineer you will:

• Technical & Architectural Leadership: Drive the multi-quarter technical roadmap and architecture for the Airflow platform, ensuring it is secure, highly scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient for enterprise-grade workloads.

• Complex Problem Solving: Design and implement solutions for the most challenging technical issues, such as extreme scale, multi-tenancy isolation, complex scheduling, and hybrid/multi-cloud deployment models.

• Cross-Functional Impact: Collaborate closely with product management, principal engineers, and other platform teams (e.g., Spark, Kubernetes) to define and deliver core orchestration capabilities that influence the entire data platform.

• Engineering Excellence: Define and champion best practices, performance optimization, and quality standards (observability, testing, and fault tolerance) for the Airflow service and its integrations.

• Mentorship: Mentor senior and junior engineers on complex technical design, best practices, and execution, elevating the overall technical capacity of the team and organization.

• Open Source: Maintain significant contributions and influence within the Apache Airflow open-source community, aligning the project's roadmap with product strategy.

We are excited if you have (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, and 6+ years of experience

• Deep Airflow Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of Apache Airflow internals (scheduler, executor, serialization, REST APIs) and complex DAG authoring/optimization.

• Programming: Mastery in Python, some Java experience and extensive experience with core data platform technologies and cloud-native deployments (e.g., Kubernetes, Cloud Composer, AWS/GCP/Azure).

• Systems Thinking: Demonstrated ability to drive design and architectural decisions with a focus on non-functional requirements (security, performance, high availability, fault tolerance).

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and drive technical projects across multiple teams without direct reporting authority.

You may also have:

• Experience defining the architecture for multi-tenant, service-oriented data platforms.

• Significant contributions to Apache Airflow or related open-source projects.

• Background in performance tuning and profiling large-scale Python and distributed applications.

• Familiarity with data governance and security frameworks (e.g., Ranger, Kerberos) and their integration with workflow orchestration.

Why this role matters:

You will tackle complex distributed systems challenges, crafting the foundational software for the control and data planes that powers CDP and keeps it running at massive scale. Working at the forefront of hybrid and multi-cloud technology, you will empower data scientists, engineers, and analysts with the tools and infrastructure they need for advanced analytics and modeling.

Collaboration is key, you will work alongside brilliant minds across product, data science, and engineering to drive innovation, standardize best practices, and shape the future of enterprise AI and data platforms. This is your chance to build the future of data and see your work make a global impact.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

What you can expect from us:

• Generous PTO Policy

• Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

• Flexible WFH Policy

• Mental & Physical Wellness programs

• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program

• Access to Continued Career Development

• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Employee Resource Groups

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Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Austin office supporting several attorneys in our insurance practice group. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative support to focused on defending first-party lawsuits for large national insurance carriers. This position offers exponential opportunity for someone looking to perform challenging work in a collaborative, team environment within a well-established, but growing firm.

The Candidate’s Duties Will Include

• Supporting high volume, civil defense matters pending in state and federal courts;
• Creating, editing, formatting and finalizing a wide variety of documents including correspondence, memoranda, discovery, pleadings, all types of motions and briefs and other legal documents;
• Filing and serving legal documents in all TX courts;
• Communicating with courts, opposing counsel, clients and vendors;
• Processing vendor invoices and prepare check requests;
• Preparing expense reimbursement forms;
• Maintaining attorney calendars, scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings and deadlines;
• Opening new files and ensuring proper indexing and filing of original legal documents and electronic files;
• Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules and drafting trial-related documents;
• Making travel arrangements and appointments for attorney(s) and coordinating meetings, depositions, etc.;
• Entering billable time entries into the firm's timekeeping system accurately and in a timely manner;
• Working collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, assisting attorneys and supporting colleagues as needed;
• Performing general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, managing office supplies, answering phones, and all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Desired Skills And Knowledge

• Some prior experience as a legal assistant or secretary in a civil litigation setting preferred, but not required;
• Experience with TX State and Federal court procedures and rules;
• Understanding of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure;
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing and proofreading legal documents;
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows Applications, Internet search engines and electronic court filing and service applications;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively;
• Independent judgment required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

About The Firm

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.

The Quality Manager leads and continuously improves the company’s Quality processes, procedures, and systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ITAR, customer-specific, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the primary quality interface for customers, overseeing audits, managing corrective actions, and ensuring alignment on product quality expectations.

The Quality Manager will work cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering to drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and audit readiness while supporting successful product launches and ongoing production compliance. This position plays a key role in strengthening system effectiveness, maintaining high product quality standards, and reinforcing strong customer relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

• 7+ years of quality management experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and related regulatory standards.

• Proven experience leading internal and external audits.

• Familiarity with QMS software, ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred), and document control systems.

• Excellent understanding of quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, CAPA, PPAP, etc.).

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills both internally and externally.

• Ability to train, mentor, and develop internal auditors and cross-functional quality teams.

• Certified Lead Auditor (AS9100 or ISO 9001) preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS) Ownership

• Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and all applicable customer, regulatory, and internal standards.

• Develop, issue, and control all quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records through proper document control processes.

• Coordinate with department leaders to ensure that all processes are accurately documented, properly implemented, and continually improved.

• Monitor and report on quality system metrics, including audit findings, corrective/preventive actions, and process adherence.

Audits & Compliance

• Lead all internal, customer, and third-party audits, including preparation, execution, documentation, and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.

Manage the internal audit program—train internal auditors, assign audit schedules, and ensure comprehensive process coverage.

• Facilitate audit readiness across departments by ensuring documentation accuracy, calibration traceability, and process adherence.

• Maintain records and audit trails to demonstrate compliance with AS9100 and ITAR requirements.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure process consistency and compliance across production and support areas.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to reduce variation, improve product quality, and strengthen system efficiency.

• Provide structured feedback and recommendations based on quality trends, nonconformances, and audit outcomes.

• Partner with leadership to align QMS initiatives with company objectives and customer expectations.

Documentation & Control

• Oversee the control, issuance, and revision of all QMS documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

• Maintain a robust document control system that supports traceability, revision control, and change management.

• Verify that records, inspection data, and certifications are properly stored and retrievable for audits and customer review.

• Support configuration management and ensure consistent documentation across all controlled processes.

Training & Leadership

• Train and mentor internal auditors, quality staff, and process owners on QMS requirements and quality principles.

• Promote a company-wide culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams on corrective actions and process enhancements.

• Support the Product Quality Manager or designee by providing system-level documentation, structure, and visibility into quality performance metrics and trends.

Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report QMS performance through key metrics and dashboards (e.g., audit results, CAPA status, NCR rates, process adherence).

• Communicate audit outcomes, compliance status, and quality system performance to the leadership team.

• Use data-driven analysis to recommend improvements in system effectiveness and compliance readiness.

Customer Quality & Satisfaction

• Serve as the primary quality interface for customers, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, specifications, and quality expectations.

• Lead customer audits and manage quality concerns, including root cause analysis and formal corrective action responses (8D, SCAR), ensuring timely resolution.

• Support successful product launches and ongoing production compliance by collaborating with customers on FAI, performance metrics (PPM, OTD), and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to proactively mitigate risks, provide quality performance updates, and strengthen long-term customer relationships.

Minimum Training Requirements:

Minimum defined training for this position, additional training may be provided and/or required by hiring manager

QMS Overview and Ownership

AS9100 / ISO 9001 Standards & Requirements

ITAR Requirements

NCR / CAPA Process

Control of Documented Information / Document Control System

Inspection Processes and Verification Awareness

Internal and Customer Audit Processes

Quality Tools and Methodologies (FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, SPC, PPAP)

Audit Readiness and Reporting

Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

Job Title: Contracts Manager – Utility-Scale Solar & Energy Storage

Location: Austin, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Contracts Manager oversees all contractual activities for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects from early development through project execution. This position ensures compliance with contract requirements, manages risk, and supports project teams in delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and familiarity with industry standards in renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Prepare, review, and negotiate EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction), O&M (Operations & Maintenance), supply agreements, and other project-related contracts.
• Partner with legal counsel to ensure alignment with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain contract documentation, exhibits, and version control.

Risk Management

• Identify contractual risks at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce exposure and resolve disputes effectively.

Project Support

• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and procurement teams to align contract terms with project timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Track contract execution and ensure adherence to all terms and conditions.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary contact for clients, vendors, and subcontractors on contractual matters.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain organized, accurate records of all contracts and related correspondence.
• Provide regular updates on contract status, risks, obligations, and key deliverables.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or a related field. JD or MBA preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in contract management, ideally within renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex EPC and supply agreements.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of construction law, commercial terms, and risk allocation principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with contract management platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Knowledge of regulatory and permitting requirements in the renewable energy industry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to project sites and meetings with vendors or contractors.
• Extended hours may be required during key milestones or contracting deadlines.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Engineering Technician I

Location: Austin Texas 78744

Type: Contract

Key Requirements:

• 1+ year experience interpreting technical drawings

• Strong AutoCAD (2D drafting) skills

• Experience with CAD software & technical analysis

• Comfortable with Excel & geo-mapping/data entry systems

• Valid Driver’s License

Nice to Have:

• ArcGIS

• Autodesk Revit

• Bluebeam Revu

• EDMS knowledge

• Associate Degree in CAD/AutoCAD

Role Responsibilities:

• Prepare & revise engineering drawings, maps & reports

• Support procurement documentation

• Perform data entry in engineering systems

• Assist with field/office research (limited field work)

About the Company

Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist to assist in the sourcing, purchasing, and management of products critical to the development and operation of facilities. This role will support the Engineering team with supplier research, vendor outreach, contract tracking, purchase order processing, and record keeping.

About the Role

The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Engineering team and ensuring the efficient procurement of materials and services.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier research and selection by identifying potential vendors and evaluating their alignment with quality and reliability standards
• Assist in managing supplier contracts, tracking key dates, monitoring compliance, and helping to resolve issues as needed
• Process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring they align with budget requirements and departmental needs
• Maintain organized records of procurement activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and correspondence
• Coordinate closely with engineering, R&D, and finance teams to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of materials and services

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate across departments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain principles is preferred

Preferred Skills

• Prior internship or part-time experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain is preferred
• Exposure to procurement software platforms or tools is preferred