Open Jobs Intern, Strategic Sourcing

Sephora • San Francisco, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Sephora’s 10-week internship program provides early-career professionals with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking, weekly virtual workshops, and career panels. The Intern, Strategic Sourcing supports sourcing initiatives that drive business value and gains practical experience in supplier research, business requirements, RFx development and evaluation, pricing and category analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract support.

The internship runs June 14 through August 20, 2027, for 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on a schedule aligned with 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time. The July 6–9, 2027 summer shutdown is optional. The position is remote, and interns must permanently reside and work in the United States. Candidates must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area after graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.

Requirements

• Be graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Be available from June 14 through August 20, 2027.
• Have a work schedule aligned with 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Permanently reside and work in the United States.
• Be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and documentation.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Coursework or prior experience related to sourcing, procurement, project management, legal, or analytics.
• Basic knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) or sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Research supply markets and partner with stakeholders to identify business requirements for strategic sourcing projects.
• 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 Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Benefits

• Hands-on learning and opportunities to work on projects that directly impact the business.
• Personal and professional networking opportunities.
• Weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.
• A collaborative team environment and opportunities to develop skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed