Intern, Strategic Sourcing
Job ID: 298129 Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173) Address: FSC, Remote, Remote REMOTE, United States (US) Job Type: Position Type: Intern/Trainee Job Function: Internship Work Location: Remote Your safety matters to us All official Sephora US recruitment emails will come from a @sephora.com email address. We will never interview via text, ask you to download unfamiliar software, or request sensitive personal information such as your SSN or banking details via email, phone, or text. Learn more about Sephora on our official careers site inside-sephora.com, and search for verified US roles at join.sephora.com. Belong to Something Beautiful At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. The opportunity: Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business. Program details: An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities. 2027 Program dates: June 14 - August 20, 2027 Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday - Friday, PST July 6 - July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown Position title: Intern, Strategic Sourcing Your role at Sephora... As the Intern, Strategic Sourcing , you will support sourcing initiatives that drive value across the business. You will gain hands-on experience with supplier research, business requirements, RFx development and evaluation, pricing and category analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract support while building practical sourcing and analytical skills. What you will accomplish: - Support strategic sourcing projects by researching supply markets and partnering with stakeholders to identify business requirements. - Help stakeholders define and execute sourcing needs using the Intake-to-Contract process and associated tools. - Assist with RFx execution by preparing documentation, evaluating supplier responses, and compiling summary analyses to support decisions. - Contribute to supplier negotiations and contract authoring and editing while learning Sephora approval processes and authority levels. - Analyze assigned categories to identify opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership and business outcomes. - Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative. Qualifications & experience: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions. - High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and documentation. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Coursework or prior experience related to sourcing, procurement, project management, legal, or analytics is a plus. - Basic knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP