Global Sourcing Intern

Woodstream•East Lampeter Township, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Woodstream is seeking a driven, curious, and analytically minded Global Sourcing Summer Intern to join their Strategic Sourcing team. This is a hands-on internship where the intern will be a contributing member of a high-performing team managing a $50-70 million annual spend portfolio across domestic and international suppliers. The role involves working directly with experienced sourcing professionals to evaluate supplier lead times, build and analyze RFQ packages, log and track pricing data, and support quality monitoring through the ProTrack platform. The internship is designed for individuals excited about the future of procurement, including the application of AI tools, intelligent agents, and data-driven automation.

Requirements

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.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Build structured RFQ packages for competitive bidding, compile technical requirements, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and organize supplier responses for comparative analysis.
Log and track supplier pricing data, identify cost trends, and support the team in evaluating cost competitiveness across commodity categories.
Gather and analyze lead time data across the current supplier base, identify supply chain gaps or risks, and help develop actionable recommendations.
Assist in reviewing supplier quotes to ensure alignment with cost targets, delivery requirements, and quality expectations.
Utilize ProTrack to log quality-related data, monitor open issues, and support the team in maintaining accurate supplier quality records.
Track non-conformances, support corrective action follow-ups, and ensure quality performance metrics are current and accessible for team review.
Assist in maintaining supplier scorecards, supporting compliance tracking activities, and contributing to supplier governance initiatives including ESG and Sedex-related programs.
Help maintain supplier contract documentation and support performance reviews against established agreements.
Engage with AI-powered tools and intelligent agents being deployed within sourcing operations.
Support the team in researching and piloting AI applications that streamline supplier discovery, RFQ automation, market intelligence gathering, and data summarization.
Identify opportunities where automation or AI can reduce manual effort, accelerate cycle times, and improve the quality of sourcing insights.
Regular attendance and punctuality required.
Performs other duties as assigned.