2027 Summer Internship- Strategic Sourcing (Bham, AL))

Location: Birmingham, AL, United States

Job Summary
We are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Intern for the Procurement team. As a Strategic Sourcing Intern, you will be exposed to the business and provided with hands-on projects and experiences, such as working on 7-step sourcing projects, using data and analytics to support decision-making for the business. In this role, you will work directly with various stakeholder departments to help drive value generation for the larger organization.

Essential Functions
• Assist with various tasks and projects assigned by supervisor and team members.
• Conduct research and gather data to support ongoing projects or initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement strategies.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input or suggestions as appropriate.
• Support the development and maintenance of databases, spreadsheets, and other relevant tools.
• Adhere to company policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Seek opportunities to learn and grow in field of interest.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently ad within specified deadlines.
• May perform administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and organizing documents.
• Attend/complete training as needed to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies
• Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Team Player - Works cooperatively and effectively with team members to achieve shared goals, willingly assisting others and fostering a positive and productive team environment. Treats other employees or customers with courtesy, dignity and respect.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Engages openly and comfortably with diverse groups, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, and consideration to ease interpersonal situations. Quickly establishes rapport and fosters positive connections.
• Work Ethic - Committed to high-quality work, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.
• Commitment to Learning: Applies intellect to the fullest, welcoming activities that require one to stretch.
• Adaptability - Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open-minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change.