Operational Sourcing Intern: Data Analytics & AI Sourcing

Ericsson GmbH; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in Plano, Texas is seeking an Operational Sourcing Intern to support our North American team. You will build dashboards, analyze supplier data, and collaborate with stakeholders across sourcing, finance, and operations to drive pricing insights and process improvements.

This internship offers exposure to AI-enabled sourcing workflows, data pipelines, and Power BI reporting, with a focus on real-world projects and digitization initiatives in a fast-moving telecom environment.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics or a related field.
• Strong performance in analytical subjects; experience creating dashboards or automated workflows.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot, AI/ML concepts, or analytics platforms.
• Basic understanding of procurement, sourcing, supply chain or supplier management processes.
• Interest in telecommunications and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain reporting dashboards for supplier performance, spend, compliance, savings, and operational metrics.
• Develop analytical models to identify sourcing opportunities, process inefficiencies, and supplier trends.
• Utilize AI and automation tools to streamline sourcing workflows and improve business processes.
• Assist in developing data pipelines, reporting solutions, and automated workflows using Microsoft and enterprise platforms.
• Support the design and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and executive reporting tools.
• Explore use cases for generative AI, copilots, and intelligent automation within sourcing processes.
• Analyze large datasets and transform findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Partner with sourcing professionals to identify opportunities for process digitization and automation.

Skills

Analytical dashboards

SQL knowledge

Power BI proficiency

AI/ML concepts familiarity

Procurement basics

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Analytics / related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Power Automate

Copilot

Job description

Ericsson Inc. in Plano, Texas is seeking an Operational Sourcing Intern to support our North American team. You will build dashboards, analyze supplier data, and collaborate with stakeholders across sourcing, finance, and operations to drive pricing insights and process improvements.

This internship offers exposure to AI-enabled sourcing workflows, data pipelines, and Power BI reporting, with a focus on real-world projects and digitization initiatives in a fast-moving telecom environment.