Strategic Sourcing Intern (Summer 2027)

Cagayan State University; Center (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

People-first culture with team member/

Job summary

Cagayan State University is offering a hands-on internship in purchasing and sourcing. You will assist with strategic purchasing, supplier research, quotes, and negotiations while supporting a fast-paced supply chain team.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a 3.0+ GPA, capable of multitasking, and possessing strong communication skills. The role provides exposure to supplier collaboration and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree student for the full duration of the internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work independently.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Strategic Purchasing, Global Sourcing, and Operations.
• Participate in sourcing activities including quotes, analysis, and negotiation of long-term agreements.
• Lead initiatives to improve delivery, quality, cost, and risk in the supply chain.
• Maintain supplier partnerships through regular communication.
• Develop data analytics tools to streamline decision-making.
• Support Buyers and Purchasing Agents in procuring goods and services.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Operations Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist in Strategic Purchasing, Global Sourcing, and Operations.
• Participate in strategic sourcing activities including understanding commodity landscape, researching new sources, gathering information for quotes, analyzing quotes, recommending sourcing plans, and negotiating long-term agreements.
• Lead initiatives to improve delivery, quality, cost, and risk within the supply chain.
• Maintain supplier partnerships through regular communication.
• Develop data analytics tools to streamline decision-making.
• Support Buyers and Purchasing Agents in procuring goods and services from suppliers.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Students working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Operations Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field for the entire duration of the internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working independently and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $18.00 - $37.00 per hour, varying by location, experience, education, skills, and role responsibilities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• People-first culture with opportunities supporting team member growth and success.