Strategic Sourcing Intern (Summer 2027)

Stfrancis; Center (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

People-first culture with growth and…

Job summary

Stfrancis is seeking an internship candidate to support strategic purchasing, global sourcing, and operations. The role involves researching sources, evaluating quotes, and helping negotiate long-term agreements while improving delivery, quality, cost, and risk within the supply chain.

The candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting/finance, operations management, economics, industrial engineering, or a related field, with a 3.0+ GPA, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working 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 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.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business/Accounting/Finance/Operations/ Economics/ Industrial Engineering or related)

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.