2026 - Emerging Talent Program - Purchasing

Tampa Bay Buccaneers • Tampa, FL

13h

About The Position

The Emerging Talent Program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders in professional sports. Our mission is to attract top, early-career talent and provide meaningful, hands-on experience within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization.
Participants do more than observe; they contribute. Interns gain real-world experience, insider access, and a comprehensive understanding of how a professional football organization operates. The program is intentionally structured to help participants build upon their academic foundation while defining clear, career-focused goals.
Each intern is placed within a specific department while also being encouraged to explore the broader business of football through networking opportunities, a Capstone Project, and our Internship Learning Series. Throughout the program, interns collaborate with team executives and build professional relationships that extend well beyond their internship experience.
This is a paid, hourly internship running from July 13, 2026, through June 25, 2027.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Strong professional demeanor
• Strong initiative and drive
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or comparable tools
• Skilled in preparing reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Experience using collaboration platforms such as Teams, Zoom, or similar
• In-depth experience with Excel is important for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of procurement & inventory management (monitoring supply levels, placing orders, receiving and stocking supplies)
• Involved in pricing agreement discussions
• Distributing and tracking department invoices including processing of invoices when necessary.
• Act as vendor liaison to assist in sourcing products & services whilst negotiating contracts/trades and pricing - excellent opportunity to interact with all departments and understand their inner workings.
• Other areas of training include the quote and bid process, purchase order procedures, monitoring and maintaining business operations supplies, contract agreements, and the procurement and tracking of merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern