Intern, Strategic Sourcing

Sephora; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is offering an internship in Strategic Sourcing in the United States. The program is a 10-week experience designed to align interns’ passions with work and provide hands-on projects impacting the business.

The Intern, Strategic Sourcing role supports sourcing initiatives, supplier research, RFx development, pricing analysis, and contract support while building practical sourcing and analytical skills. The program runs June–August 2027 with 36 hours/week, PST.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• High accuracy and attention to detail when handling data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Coursework or experience in sourcing, procurement, project management, legal, or analytics is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of ERP or sourcing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing projects by researching supply markets and partnering with stakeholders.
• Help stakeholders define and execute sourcing needs using Intake-to-Contract processes.
• Assist with RFx documentation, evaluation, and summary analyses.
• Contribute to supplier negotiations and contract editing; learn Sephora approval processes.
• Analyze categories to identify opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Demonstrate Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, Initiative.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

ERP basics

Education

Sourcing or analytics coursework

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

ERP basics

Job description

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The opportunity:

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business.

Program details:

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.

2027 Program dates:

• June 14 - August 20, 2027
• Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday - Friday, PST
• July 6 - July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown

Position title: Intern, Strategic Sourcing

As the Intern, Strategic Sourcing, you will support sourcing initiatives that drive value across the business. You will gain hands-on experience with supplier research, business requirements, RFx development and evaluation, pricing and category analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract support while building practical sourcing and analytical skills.

What you will accomplish:

• Support strategic sourcing projects by researching supply markets and partnering with stakeholders to identify business requirements.
• Help stakeholders define and execute sourcing needs using the Intake-to-Contract process and associated tools.
• Assist with RFx execution by preparing documentation, evaluating supplier responses, and compiling summary analyses to support decisions.
• Contribute to supplier negotiations and contract authoring and editing while learning Sephora approval processes and authority levels.
• Analyze assigned categories to identify opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership and business outcomes.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications & experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Coursework or prior experience related to sourcing, procurement, project management, legal, or analytics is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) or sourcing tools is a plus.

Eligibility requirements:

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
• Work schedule must align with 9-5PM, Pacific Standard Time
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions
• Available from June 14 - August 20, 2027

What You’ll Get:

The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00 - $27.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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