MBA Strategic Sourcing Intern Technology

Intuit; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is offering a 12-week summer internship within the Emerging Talent Program in San Diego. The MBA Strategic Sourcing Intern, Technology will drive complex sourcing projects across software, hardware, and technology-related categories, collaborating with multiple teams to optimize total cost of ownership and drive business transformation within IT.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing RFPs and proofs of concept, and leading vendor negotiations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program and expected graduation date after internship ends.
• 1-3 years of strategic sourcing experience in technology.
• Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools.
• Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing and presenting business cases and sourcing strategies for optimizing technology spend.
• Experience in contract development and management for software and hardware.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and diverse stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating with global vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead and manage strategic sourcing initiatives supporting IT.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies supporting business transformation.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing, including complex negotiations with technology partners.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain high ethical standards in all sourcing activities.
• Stay informed on industry innovations in software and hardware to drive advancements.
• Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities to leadership based on spend analyses.
• Conduct opportunity assessments independently or with analyst support.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program

Tools

ERP systems

Source-to-Pay tools

Job description

Job Overview:

To qualify for US internships, you must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date after the internship/co-op ends. If you do not meet this requirement, we invite you to explore other opportunities available on our careers website.

Intuit internships are 12 weeks throughout the summer. We have fixed start and end dates that are designed to work with various universities' academic calendars.

• Cohort 1: Monday, May 17 - Friday, August 6, 2027 (12 weeks)
• Cohort 2: Monday, June 14 - Friday September 3, 2027 (12 weeks)

About our Emerging Talent Program:

Intuit invests in Emerging Talent because fresh perspectives strengthen our products and teams. The program is backed by a culture that values curiosity and collaboration, and you'll be supported by dedicated managers and mentors who are invested in your growth. As an intern or co-op, you'll work on meaningful projects with business impact, many centered on AI and emerging technologies, and contribute to driving decisions. You'll build skills through function-specific learning opportunities, connect with a global community of interns and co-ops through dedicated programming and social events, and get exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional work across Intuit's product ecosystem. Learn more about our Intern and Co-op Program here.

About the Team

The MBA Strategic Sourcing Intern, Technology will be an integral part of Intuit's Technology Sourcing Team and will be responsible for driving complex sourcing projects and value chain optimization opportunities across software, hardware and other technology-related categories including data, AI, SaaS, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. This strategic role will bring together multiple teams across Intuit to identify opportunities to drive operational improvements, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and ensure best value from our technology partners. This role demands a strong understanding of both the technology landscape, impact on business outcomes and total cost of ownership, with a focus on driving business transformation within the IT organization. Responsibilities include developing and executing sourcing strategies, identifying and quantifying opportunities, managing RFPs and proofs of concept, conducting TCO's, and leading challenging vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead and manage strategic sourcing initiatives supporting our IT organization
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies supporting business transformation
• Drive end-to-end sourcing, including complex negotiations with technology partners
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain high ethical standards in all sourcing activities
• Stay informed on industry innovations in both software and hardware domains to drive advancements
• Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities to leadership, considering industry trends for specific spend categories
• Conduct opportunity assessments independently or with analyst support

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-3 years of strategic sourcing experience in the technology area
• Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools
• Proven ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing and presenting business cases and sourcing strategies for optimizing technology spend
• Experience in contract development and management for both software and hardware
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and diverse stakeholders
• Experience negotiating with global vendors
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Great to Haves:

• Demonstrated success in cost reduction and productivity improvements; strong influencing and relationship-building skills
• Solid understanding of software licensing and familiarity with hardware procurement contracts
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Awareness of vendor management best practices relevant to both software and hardware

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is: $36 - $53 /hr.

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