Global Sourcing & Procurement – Category Management Co-op

Jobtailor; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Marlborough, MA seeks a student passionate about supply chain management and global sourcing to support category management and supplier initiatives. You will engage in vendor negotiations, assist with sourcing events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across logistics, IT, and store operations.

The role emphasizes analytical problem-solving, Excel proficiency, and a proactive, adaptable attitude within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Student with interest in supply chain management and global sourcing.
• Strong work ethic and highly motivated self-starter.
• Effective prioritization with proactive and flexible approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with change and adapting quickly.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork abilities.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Interest in building strong professional relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the category management team in evaluating and negotiating with vendors around the world.
• Work on projects related to Logistics, IT, Store Operations, Supplies, and Marketing.
• Lead low- to medium-complexity sourcing events with GS&P business partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams on supplier selection and related activities.
• Use intelligence and analysis tools to research and support category sourcing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and demand management.
• Identify opportunities for supplier relationship management and rationalization.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Global Sourcing

Vendor Negotiation

Analytical Problem-Solving

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• Support the category management team in evaluating and negotiating with vendors around the world
• Work on projects related to Logistics, IT, Store Operations, Supplies, and Marketing
• Lead low- to medium-complexity sourcing events with GS&P business partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams on supplier selection and related activities
• Use intelligence and analysis tools to research and support category sourcing initiatives
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and demand management
• Identify opportunities for supplier relationship management and rationalization

Requirements

• Student interested in supply chain management and global sourcing
• Strong work ethic
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Effective prioritization, proactive and flexible approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle change
• Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Interest in building strong professional relationships
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills in supply chain management and global sourcing, with a focus on vendor negotiation, supplier relationship management, and process improvement. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, to support sourcing initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Global Sourcing
• Vendor Negotiation
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Microsoft Excel

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Global Sourcing
• Vendor Negotiation
• Process Improvement
• Demand Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Logistics
• IT
• Store Operations
• Marketing

Soft Skills

• Strong Work Ethic
• Highly Motivated Self-Starter
• Effective Prioritization
• Proactive Approach
• Flexible Approach
• Analytical Skills
• Creative Problem-Solving
• Excellent Communication
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Intellectual Curiosity

Industry Keywords

• Category Management
• Sourcing Events
• Supplier Selection
• Process Improvement
• Demand Management
• Supplier Rationalization

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel