The Strategic Sourcing Intern will assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting day-to-day procurement operations. The Strategic Sourcing Intern will work under the guidance of Supply Chain professionals and contribute to improving sourcing efficiency and spend management.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned categories by collaborating with team members and stakeholders to align with business objectives.
- Support the supplier selection process, including preparing and managing RFI/RFQ/RFP packages, and working with cross-functional teams to evaluate and select suppliers based on defined criteria.
- Provide day-to-day support for procurement operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing decisions within assigned categories.
- Assist in the negotiation process, helping to secure favorable commercial terms under the guidance of experienced sourcing professionals.
- Work closely with internal teams such as Operations, Engineering, Technical Support, and Finance to gather requirements and ensure sourcing strategies align with business needs.
- Support the contract management process, assisting in the review and administration of agreements to ensure compliance with company policies and supplier commitments.
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives, analyzing spend data and supplier proposals to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
- Monitor and track supplier performance, assisting in identifying areas for improvement and ensuring that performance targets are consistently met.
- Support the preparation of reports and presentations, providing data analysis and insights to facilitate informed decision-making.
Qualifications / Experience
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Supply Chain preferred
Skills & Experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ensure accuracy.
- Basic knowledge of purchasing and sourcing principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, excellent with Excel (specifically analyzing large spreadsheets, and cross-workbook operations).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to aggregate data, identify trends, and problem solve.
Behavioral Framework
As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Our five behaviors that define our culture are:
- Analyze & Plan
- Collaborate
- Communicate
- Learn, Grow & Adapt
- Deliver Results
