Strategic Sourcing Intern - Fall 2026

Grainger Businesses • Allouez, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Strategic Sourcing Intern to support our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement teams during Fall 2026. This internship offers hands-on exposure to supplier management, sourcing strategy, and data-driven decision-making within a fast-paced business environment.
As a Strategic Sourcing Intern, you’ll gain real-world experience working with RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier data, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with experienced sourcing professionals.

Requirements

• Currently a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage data accurately
• Comfortable asking questions, collaborating with others, and working independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with procurement or ERP systems is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Preferred field of study: Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline (not required)
• experience with procurement or ERP systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects focused on improving sourcing efficiency, cost effectiveness, and risk mitigation
• Support Sourcing Managers with new item requests and customer bid reviews
• Gather, review, and analyze supplier RFIs (Requests for Information) and RFQs (Requests for Quote)
• Participate in market research to identify sourcing opportunities and supplier alternatives
• Help organize sourcing data, maintain system updates, and support documentation efforts
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement teams
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with real sourcing and procurement initiatives
• Exposure to supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy, and business decision-making
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects with visible business impact
• Mentorship from experienced sourcing and procurement professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern