Global Sourcing Intern: Data, Negotiations & Insights

Oatey Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Sourcing Intern at Oatey will work with Sourcing personnel at all levels, splitting time between Direct and Indirect Sourcing activities. You will communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders, support negotiations, supplier management, and cost savings projects, and gain exposure to all functions within Oatey.

The program emphasizes mentorship, development, and networking, with a 12‑week structure designed to foster growth and potential post‑graduation

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or related field
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high initiative
• High competency with the Microsoft Office suite of products

Responsibilities

• Support administrative tasks including, but not limited to, New Item Set‑up Sheets, Quality Feedback management, Trade Agreements updates, Purchase requisition support and Purchase Order creation
• Collect and analyze spend data that will be used to help Sourcing improve reporting
• Organize data for Direct and Indirect RFQ projects
• Review Direct and Indirect Sourcing processes and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and oral

Demonstrated high initiative

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Global Sourcing Intern at Oatey will work with Sourcing personnel at all levels, splitting time between Direct and Indirect Sourcing activities. You will communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders, support negotiations, supplier management, and cost savings projects, and gain exposure to all functions within Oatey.

The program emphasizes mentorship, development, and networking, with a 12‑week structure designed to foster growth and potential post‑graduation