Remote Strategic Sourcing Contracting Intern

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Retirement plan matching

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension's Resource Group Internship Program offers Summer 2027 opportunities beginning May 17, 2027. Positions are remote with a focus on contracting operations within the Strategic Sourcing team.

Successful candidates will engage in contract administration, eSourcing activities, and process improvement projects. The program emphasizes hands-on experience across contracting, vendor communications, and data reporting, with opportunities to collaborate across function teams in a healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma equivalency or enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.
• College junior year or higher in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contracting operations using established terms, templates, standards, and workflows.
• Assist with low‑complexity contract amendments, administrative updates, NDAs, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with contracting associates and cross-functional teams to support lifecycle activities and stakeholder requests.
• Support eSourcing initiatives by assisting with opportunity identification, pre-event documentation, requirement validation, and event coordination.
• Develop and maintain reports, tracking tools, documentation, and resources supporting contracting activities.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and standardization.

Education

High school diploma equivalency or enrolled in accredited program

College junior year and above (Supply Chain, Operations, Business)

Job description

Ascension's Resource Group Internship Program offers Summer 2027 opportunities beginning May 17, 2027. Positions are remote with a focus on contracting operations within the Strategic Sourcing team.

Successful candidates will engage in contract administration, eSourcing activities, and process improvement projects. The program emphasizes hands-on experience across contracting, vendor communications, and data reporting, with opportunities to collaborate across function teams in a healthcare