Enterprise Global Services Supply Chain Intern

Otis SE; Norwich (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis SE is offering a 10–12 week Summer Supply Chain Intern position within Enterprise Global Services in the United States. The internship provides exposure across Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Governance, and Shared Services, with hands-on support to the Strategic Sourcing team on supplier research and spend analysis.

Candidates must be actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related field and remain enrolled through Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spend analysis across supplier categories.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for stakeholder visibility.
• Create sourcing presentations with data-driven insights.
• Support supplier market evaluations and RFx processes.
• Assist with supplier rationalization and governance initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Power BI

JDE

PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-02 Country: United States of America Location: OTCTH: Connecticut Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06032 USA The Enterprise Global Services Supply Chain Intern position offers a comprehensive 10‑12 week summer internship experience within the Supply Chain - Enterprise Global Services organization. This role provides strategic exposure across multiple functional areas including Strategic Sourcing (60%), Vendor Management Office (15%), Governance (15%), and Shared Services (10%). The position is structured as a Remote/Hybrid opportunity, allowing flexibility while maintaining collaborative engagement with cross‑functional teams and leadership. This internship provides hands‑on support to the Strategic Sourcing team with comprehensive exposure to supplier management, governance, and procurement operations across a global indirect services portfolio. The intern will work directly with Category Managers and leadership on sourcing initiatives, spend analysis, supplier research, and strategic projects. The role delivers practical exposure to how a global supply chain organization manages enterprise services, technology solutions, professional services engagements, and strategic supplier relationships. This position bridges analytical rigor with strategic business impact, offering visibility into end‑to‑end procurement and supplier management processes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Support

• Conduct spend analysis across supplier categories
• Perform category research and market assessments
• Support supplier market evaluations
• Contribute to RFx development and bid evaluation processes
• Assist with supplier consolidation initiatives
• Develop sourcing presentations for stakeholders
• Support category strategy development

Analytics and Reporting

• Analyze supplier and spend data to identify trends and opportunities
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for stakeholder visibility
• Track savings and cost avoidance metrics
• Prepare contract and renewal reporting
• Create executive presentations with data‑driven insights
• Validate supplier and contract information for accuracy

Strategic Projects

• Support cost savings and avoidance initiatives across categories
• Assist with supplier rationalization efforts
• Contribute to technology and software optimization projects
• Support professional services sourcing activities
• Participate in governance improvement initiatives
• Contribute to supplier performance management processes

Cross‑Functional Exposure

• Strategic Sourcing activities including category strategies and negotiation support
• Vendor Management Office responsibilities for supplier relationships and performance monitoring
• Enterprise Service Governance for licenses, entitlements, and renewals management
• Shared Services and Center of Excellence engagement for standardized processes, reporting excellence, and operational optimization

Education

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, information systems, data analytics, or related field

Must be actively pursuing a degree and remain enrolled in an accredited degree program following the internship start date in Summer 2027.

Required: Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights

Preferred

• Technical Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
• Familiarity with JDE
• Knowledge of PowerPoint for executive presentations
• Domain Knowledge Interest in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier relationship management
• Understanding of supply chain metrics and KPIs
• Basic knowledge of financial analysis and cost modeling

The hourly range for this role is $20/hr to $23/hr. We may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers!

We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast‑moving, high‑performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people‑powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law.

We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.