Intern, Indirect Sourcing/Procurement (Summer 2027)

Chamberlain Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamberlain Group in Oak Brook, IL offers an Intern position in Indirect Sourcing/Procurement to gain hands-on experience in procurement operations, process documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will apply your supply chain coursework to sourcing touchpoints, learn to create custom reports, and contribute to ongoing projects including supplier onboarding and sourcing events using Ariba and Visual Lease.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Able to work from Oak Brook, IL office (15 miles west of Chicago) at least three days per week.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter attitude.
• Possess excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Document and map key procurement processes for Indirect Sourcing and Operations.
• Conduct and document two processes for audit and testing: one sourcing event and one operations event.
• Shadow team members to assist with weekly and monthly operational reporting processes.
• Extract, transform, and load datasets into tools such as Ariba and Visual Lease.
• Contribute to ongoing projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct a sourcing event based on defined instructions, creating measurable impact for Chamberlain Group.
• Perform a sourcing operations task, such as supplier onboarding, following established guidelines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related

Tools

Ariba

Visual Lease

Job description

Intern, Indirect Sourcing/Procurement

As an Indirect Sourcing/Procurement Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in procurement operations, process documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. This role will allow you to apply your coursework in a real-world business environment and contribute directly to key sourcing and operational initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Indirect Sourcing and Operations team by documenting and mapping key processes.
• Conduct and document two key processes for audit and testing purposes: one sourcing event and one operations event.
• Shadow team members to assist with weekly and monthly operational reporting processes.
• Extract, transform, and load datasets into tools such as Ariba and Visual Lease.
• Contribute to ongoing projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct a sourcing event based on defined instructions, creating measurable impact for Chamberlain Group.
• Perform a sourcing operations task, such as supplier onboarding, following established guidelines.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain hands-on experience collaborating across multiple departments and functions in a matrixed organization.
• Learn how to apply supply chain or finance coursework to sourcing touchpoints, such as contracts, purchase orders, and supplier management.
• Develop skills in creating custom reports, monitoring dashboards, and maintaining data using tools like Ariba and Visual Lease.
• Provide proactive and actionable insights to support business decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Be able to work from our Oakbrook, IL office (15 miles west of Chicago) at least three days per week.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter attitude.
• Possess excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.

The hourly rate for this position is $21- $25, base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience