Strategic Sourcing Intern

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

16h

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Intern supports GE Vernova sourcing professionals with procurement, supplier engagement, analytics, and process improvement initiatives. The role introduces students to how supplier relationships, data, compliance, and operational execution support business priorities. Interns gain practical experience with sourcing processes, cross-functional collaboration, and tools used to support supplier performance, cost productivity, delivery, quality, cash, and continuous improvement. Assignment leaders and team members provide guidance, while interns build professional skills through hands-on assignments, team engagement, and learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as a freshman, sophomore, or junior.
• Pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated academic achievement and interest in building business, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Legal authorization to work in the country where the internship is based, as required by local law and program guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about the energy industry and GE Vernova’s mission to help electrify and decarbonize the world.
• Interest in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, analytics, sustainability, operations, or project management.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to organize information, identify trends, solve analytical problems, and summarize insights.
• Self-starter who is eager to learn, asks thoughtful questions, and takes ownership of assigned work.
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, dashboards, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience with AI tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Adaptability, attention to detail, and willingness to collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
• Commitment to integrity, compliance, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing projects involving supplier management, data analysis, process improvement, sustainability, and operational execution.
• Assist with supplier research, spend analysis, purchase order review, savings tracking, and sourcing performance reporting.
• Learn and use sourcing tools, dashboards, and standard work to help teams make informed business decisions.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Legal, and other business partners as needed.
• Prepare presentations, trackers, summaries, and project updates for team meetings and leadership reviews.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify work, improve data quality, and strengthen process discipline.
• Participate in team meetings, intern learning experiences, development activities, and networking opportunities.
• Demonstrate GE Vernova values and a commitment to safety, integrity, inclusion, quality, and customer-focused execution.

Benefits

• Pay ranges from $21.00 per hour to $36.00 per hour, based on years of undergraduate or graduate field of study completed.
• Relocation assistance reimbursement for eligible interns with a permanent address more than 50 miles from the work location.
• Weekly housing allowance for eligible interns whose permanent residence is at least 50 miles from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services available 24/7.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan after 90 days of accumulated service, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
• Professional development, challenging careers, and a supportive work environment are described; however, U.S. internship roles are stated to be ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern