Strategic Sourcing Intern: Data & Supplier Insights

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Farm to fork experience

Networking events with executives

Volunteer opportunities

Personal development events

Job summary

Grande Strategic Sourcing is seeking a motivated Strategic Sourcing Intern for Summer 2027. You will support procurement projects, analyze data for improvements, and assist with supplier information management, purchase orders, and reporting across multiple locations.

You will learn ERP systems, contribute to supplier scorecards, and participate in supplier visits and audits while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to gain broader supply chain insights.

Qualifications

• Sophomore/Junior/Senior pursuing bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership.
• Proficient with MS Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Effective analytical and communications skills.
• Basic statistics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and strategic sourcing projects by analyzing data and identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Assist the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement team with purchase orders, supplier information management, and documentation collection.
• Generate reports, track key supplier performance metrics, and help maintain supplier scorecards and risk assessment records.
• Learn and work within ERP systems, including testing new features and system enhancements.
• Partner with Facility Buyers to support MRO purchasing and facility service needs across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with teams across purchasing, operations, planning, quality, finance, and warehousing/logistics to gain a broad understanding of the supply chain.
• Participate in supplier visits, audits, and other procurement‑related activities to build hands‑on industry experience.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Statistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Grande Strategic Sourcing is seeking a motivated Strategic Sourcing Intern for Summer 2027. You will support procurement projects, analyze data for improvements, and assist with supplier information management, purchase orders, and reporting across multiple locations.

You will learn ERP systems, contribute to supplier scorecards, and participate in supplier visits and audits while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to gain broader supply chain insights.