Strategic Sourcing Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Work cross-functionally across the division’s purchasing, operations, and engineering groups to develop and implement the procurement strategy of assigned goods and services from our global supply base. This individual will have a positive influence on the organization’s sourcing requirements through lean thinking, problem solving, negotiating, communicating and stakeholder leadership to meet the department, divisional, and corporate goals.

Your impact

• Assist in the areas of Strategic Purchasing, Global Sourcing, and Operations.
• Participate in strategic sourcing activities to include:
  • Understanding commodity landscape.
  • Research and identify new potential sources.
  • Gather and compile necessary information to request quotes.
  • Analyze quotes and recommend sourcing plan.
  • Negotiate long term agreements.
• Lead initiatives to improve delivery, quality, cost, and risk amongst supply chain.
• Sustain supplier partnerships by maintaining regular communication with supply base.
• Develop data analytics tool(s) to streamline decision-making capabilities.
• Provide support to Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the procurement of goods and services from suppliers.

Minimum qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Operations Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.

Standout qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working independently and efficiently
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Pay

$18.00 – $37.00 per hour. Individual pay is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education and skills, and internal equity.