2027 Summer Intern: Strategic Procurement Specialist - Corporate

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. At a Glance You're a motivated student with a current 3.0 GPA or higher currently pursuing a degree in one of the following areas from an accredited college or university: Supply Chain, Finance This is a paid, full-time, 11-week internship designed to give you real-world experience and meaningful exposure to the telecommunications industry in your chosen field. Internship program runs from May 26 through August 6, 2027. In addition to role-specific projects, you'll take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, mentorship and experiences that help you grow personally and professionally. The Spectrum Internship Experience As part of America's Connectivity Company®, you'll join a team that serves millions of customers and communities nationwide, while gaining valuable insight into the work that powers connection every day. Throughout the summer, you'll contribute to meaningful work, strengthen your skills and have opportunities to: Grow your skills in a dynamic, innovative business environment. Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it's like to work here. Learn from a mentor, who can provide guidance, support and career advice. What you can expect in this role As a Spectrum intern, you'll spend the summer working alongside two teams: your respective department and your intern cohort. Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You'll spend the other 20% on internship experiences that include a kickoff conference, professional development sessions and networking activities, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects and final presentations. This experience is designed to help you explore your interests, expand your network and leave with a deeper understanding of both your field and the impact of our business. Internship responsibilities may include: The Direct Strategic Sourcing Intern provides vital support to the sourcing team by assisting with supplier research, data analysis, and bid evaluation activities. This position plays a key role in supporting strategic sourcing initiatives for both Network and CPE (customer premise equipment) materials, helping to maintain supply chain efficiency and cost effectiveness within a fast-paced environment. Assist in conducting supplier research and market analysis to identify potential vendors for direct materials. Support the preparation and coordination of RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, including data collection and documentation. Analyze supplier bids and quotations to compare pricing, terms, and quality factors. Help maintain and update procurement databases, supplier lists, and spend analysis reports. Support contract review processes by gathering relevant documentation and highlighting key terms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as supply chain, quality, and operations to gather requirements and ensure sourcing alignment. Assist in tracking supplier performance metrics and maintaining scorecards. Participate in supplier communication and follow-up to clarify quotes, delivery timelines, and contract terms. Support preparation of presentations and executive summaries for sourcing reviews and decision-making. Help ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Assist with purchase order processing and requisition workflows as needed. Monitor market trends and commodity pricing to support sourcing strategy development. Document sourcing processes, lessons learned, and maintain organized records for audits and future reference. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline sourcing activities.

Must be a rising senior with an expected