Indirect Procurement Intern

Tandem Diabetes Care•Ruth, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This Intern role supports assigned departmental initiatives and day-to-day activities, providing hands-on experience while contributing to team deliverables. Responsibilities may include documentation, analysis, project support, administrative tasks, and process improvement activities aligned with department needs and company priorities.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of procurement or supply chain concepts.
Ability to research suppliers, analyze spend data, and prepare summaries or reports.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills when managing documents and tracking information.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
Clear verbal and written communication skills appropriate for technical discussions.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a Bachelor’s degree program in a related field
Intern experience in related environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on indirect spend categories, including market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive benchmarks.
Assist with the development and execution of RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for indirect goods and services.
Prepare cost comparison analyses, supplier scorecards, and recommendation summaries.
Analyze indirect spend data to identify purchasing patterns, savings opportunities, and compliance gaps.
Maintain and update dashboards, category spend reports, and savings trackers.
Support development of total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost-benefit analyses for sourcing initiatives.
Assist in organizing supplier business reviews, meeting agendas, and follow-up actions.
Help maintain the contract repository for non-production goods and services and track contract expirations and renewals.
Assist in documenting procurement processes and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Work with internal departments including IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities, and Marketing to support sourcing needs.
Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.