Vendor Management Internship — Summer 2027 (Contracts & Sourcing)

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a full-time, office-based Vendor Management Intern to join our Commercial Operations – Vendor Management team for Summer 2027 in Cincinnati. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to develop and grow your career in a dynamic CRO environment.

You will learn service categories, support vendor relationships and contracts, assist in quotations and negotiations, and gain exposure to RFP analysis, vendor due diligence, and performance management under guidance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a similar major.
• Ability to learn GxP regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask while efficiently completing high quality work.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work full-time in our Cincinnati office from May-August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Learn the service categories that support clinical research by supporting the management of Medpace’s vendor relationships and contracts.
• Support the advancement of Vendor Management at Medpace including building new and optimized processes for vendor identification, vendor selection (sourcing), contract execution, performance management, and termination.
• Assist in review of third-party quotations, contracts, and amendments building expertise in RFP analysis and negotiations.
• Develop an understanding of vendor policies and procedures including sourcing and purchase contracts.
• Provide support to Vendor Managers in commercial negotiations for pricing and terms.
• Utilize governance, risk, and compliance software to manage vendor contract execution and performance management.
• Support new vendor due diligence partnering across Medpace to ensure risk assessment, audit, and vendor compliance processes are followed.
• Monitor third-party vendor performance leveraging Medpace processes for evaluation and escalation; and
• May be responsible for other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Finance

Accounting

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Economics

Business Administration

Job description

Medpace is seeking a full-time, office-based Vendor Management Intern to join our Commercial Operations – Vendor Management team for Summer 2027 in Cincinnati. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to develop and grow your career in a dynamic CRO environment.

You will learn service categories, support vendor relationships and contracts, assist in quotations and negotiations, and gain exposure to RFP analysis, vendor due diligence, and performance management under guidance.