Global Sourcing Intern

The Global Sourcing Summer Intern will contribute to five core project areas over the course of the 10–12-week program:

1. RFQ Analytics & Pricing Database: Build and maintain a structured pricing log across key commodity categories, develop RFQ packages for active sourcing events, and produce a comparative bid analysis report with cost-saving recommendations.

2. Lead Time Assessment: Conduct a systematic review of lead times across the current supplier base, benchmark against industry standards, and deliver a risk-tiered summary with recommended mitigation actions.

3. ProTrack Quality Tracking: Support daily quality data entry and issue tracking in ProTrack, assist in closing open corrective actions, and contribute to a monthly quality performance summary.

4. Supplier Governance Support: Assist in updating supplier scorecards, tracking ESG/Sedex compliance status, and maintaining contract documentation for the active supplier portfolio.

5. AI & Automation Research: Research and pilot at least one AI tool or intelligent agent applicable to sourcing operations (e.g., RFQ automation, supplier discovery, market intelligence). Present findings and a recommended implementation roadmap to the sourcing leadership team at the conclusion of the internship.

Education:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.

Rising Juniors and Seniors are preferred.

Experience & Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required;

Familiarity with ERP platforms (SAP) or sourcing tools (Ariba, Coupa) is a meaningful advantage.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.

Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve business processes.

We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.

Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.

57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic .

Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

We retain employment applications for a minimum of 2 years from date of receipt for non-hire applicants or from date of termination for employees/contractors and possibly longer if legally required.