Product Strategy & Supplier Development Intern

DigiKey; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local housing provided

Capstone project experience

Job summary

DigiKey Internship in Product Management and Supplier Development invites you to gain hands-on experience at DigiKey’s HQ in Thief River Falls, MN. You will work with supplier development, product management, and inventory strategy teams, and complete a capstone project tied to supplier engagement and product availability.

Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates with strong communication skills, initiative, and collaborative mindset, eager to learn about terms, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Must be a current student or recent graduate in an applicable area of study.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including average to above-average computer ability.
• Willingness to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrating a positive, collaborative approach is important in this role.

Responsibilities

• Learn the end-to-end practice of supplier relationship management, and performance tracking.
• Analyze supplier data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in product availability.
• Support initiatives that improve communication and alignment between DigiKey and suppliers, including documentation updates and resource development.
• Gain exposure to contract terms, compliance requirements, and inventory management strategies that impact supplier performance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects that enhance supplier programs and contribute to DigiKey’s core purpose of providing exceptional service and product selection.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks and projects in the assigned department
• Support the team in their regular duties
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions
• Collaborate with team members on various projects and initiatives
• Conduct research and analysis as assigned
• Maintain organized records of work and project files

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Current student or recent graduate in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Job description

DigiKey Internship in Product Management and Supplier Development invites you to gain hands-on experience at DigiKey’s HQ in Thief River Falls, MN. You will work with supplier development, product management, and inventory strategy teams, and complete a capstone project tied to supplier engagement and product availability.

Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates with strong communication skills, initiative, and collaborative mindset, eager to learn about terms, compliance, and