Business Analyst Intern: AI-Driven Data Insights & Growth

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Clegg (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is offering an internship program within Global Procurement Services (GPS) designed to develop the next generation of business analysts. You will turn complex data into strategic insights, partnering with sourcing managers to improve spend, risk management, and supplier performance.

The program emphasizes automation, data-driven decision making, and exposure to leadership. It is a career incubation path for early-career professionals with opportunities to work on meaningful

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's), or an educational/workforce development program.
• Procurement Foundation: demonstrated experience or coursework in business, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Qualifying education and work experience should be in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related program.
• Expected to continue enrollment in a degree or qualifying program after completion of the internship.
• Adapts quickly in fast-paced environments, leads effectively across teams and projects, and communicates complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing Managers: Analyze spend information, manage risk, and/or track supplier performance.
• Drive automation: Transform manual, legacy processes into streamlined digital workflows to increase productivity.
• Report on risk and sustainability: Support sustainability and risk reporting across our supplier ecosystem.
• Track performance: Use data analytics to track the performance and ROI of our most critical partnerships.

Skills

AI

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is offering an internship program within Global Procurement Services (GPS) designed to develop the next generation of business analysts. You will turn complex data into strategic insights, partnering with sourcing managers to improve spend, risk management, and supplier performance.

The program emphasizes automation, data-driven decision making, and exposure to leadership. It is a career incubation path for early-career professionals with opportunities to work on meaningful