IT Procurement Intern (Summer 2027)

Clarios•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship focuses on supporting IT procurement activities, including sourcing, contracting, and renewals for software, SaaS, IT services, and AI technology suppliers. The intern will assist with supplier onboarding, purchase requisitions, purchase order creation, invoice payment assurance, and ensuring procurement process compliance. Key responsibilities involve coordinating with various departments like Legal, IT Security, Data Privacy, Finance, and Risk Management for supplier reviews and contract approvals. The role also includes conducting market research, spend analysis, and supplier benchmarking to support strategic sourcing and cost optimization. A specific requirement is proficiency in using CoPilot for research.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Information Systems Management, Data Analytics, and/or related field.
Ability to be in the greater Milwaukee area in the summer.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Summer 2027 duration
Up to 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

Support the sourcing, contracting, and renewal activities for software, SaaS, IT services, and AI technology suppliers.
Assist with supplier onboarding, purchase requisitions, purchase order creation, invoice payment assurance and procurement process compliance activities.
Coordinate with Legal, IT Security, Data Privacy, Finance, Risk Management and business stakeholders to facilitate supplier reviews and contract approvals.
Conduct market research, spend analysis, and supplier benchmarking to support strategic sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.
Be proficient in using CoPilot for research efforts.
Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, contract terms, and licensing models to identify risks, savings opportunities, and commercial recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, track project milestones, and ensure timely completion of procurement deliverables.
Maintain procurement records, contract documentation, supplier data, and reporting metrics using enterprise procurement and contract management systems.
Apply strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality support to internal customers and suppliers.