Strategic Sourcing Intern

Coinbase • New York, NY

3h

About The Position

Coinbase is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Intern for a 12-week summer 2027 internship on the Tech Sourcing team within its Source to Pay (S2P) group. S2P manages Coinbase’s third-party lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, third-party risk management, procurement-to-pay, and travel and expense. Tech Sourcing focuses on non-human-powered spend, including software, SaaS contracts, AI, and cloud. This hands-on internship contributes to operational work that supports Coinbase’s safe and sustainable growth.

The intern will analyze vendor and renewal data, develop recommendations, and support active sourcing work. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only, company; employees are expected to meet quarterly for in-person working sessions called “surges.”

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, business, legal studies, or a related analytical field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and deliver on commitments.
• Analytical mindset, including the ability to dissect problems, analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Genuine interest in Coinbase’s mission and the future of digital assets.
• Ability to use generative AI responsibly, maintain human oversight, and produce business-ready outputs that improve workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a SaaS optimization review by identifying overlapping tools, spend, renewal dates, and usage, then recommending consolidation or right-sizing.
• Build renewal readiness briefs for selected upcoming renewals, covering owners, notice deadlines, spend, usage, and open questions.
• Research vendor pricing by comparing pricing models, usage units, commitments, and overage exposure across usage scenarios.
• Support live sourcing work, including vendor research, quote comparisons, meeting notes, and follow-ups.
• Work with the BPO team to identify process delays and test practical fixes.
• Support RFP and RFQ development and proposal evaluation.
• Keep desktop procedures and internal documentation accurate.

What This Job Offers

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