Strategic Sourcing Intern - Fall 2026

What You’ll Learn

• Supplier relationship management, including building, maintaining, and strengthening vendor partnerships
• How organizations analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and risk factors
• Cost reduction and risk mitigation strategies within procurement
• Participation in continuous improvement projects driven by cross-functional sourcing teams

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with projects focused on improving sourcing efficiency, cost effectiveness, and risk mitigation
• Support Sourcing Managers with new item requests and customer bid reviews
• Gather, review, and analyze supplier RFIs (Requests for Information) and RFQs (Requests for Quote)
• Participate in market research to identify sourcing opportunities and supplier alternatives
• Help organize sourcing data, maintain system updates, and support documentation efforts
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement teams
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business
• PREFERRED FIELD OF STUDY: Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage data accurately
• Comfortable asking questions, collaborating with others, and working independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with procurement or ERP systems is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience with real sourcing and procurement initiatives
• Exposure to supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy, and business decision-making
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects with visible business impact
• Mentorship from experienced sourcing and procurement professionals