CAMPUS: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Summer Associate (2026)

The Capital Group Companies Inc • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Join Capital Group's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) team as a summer associate, supporting key business areas such as Investment Groups, Client Operating Groups, ITG, and Office Services. You'll gain hands-on experience in sourcing and procurement operations, work closely with a dedicated manager and team, and complete a structured project culminating in a final presentation. Along the way, you'll be exposed to daily operations, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• You are a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree, with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027.
• You have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; experience with Excel required, Power BI and other BI tools a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and interest in strategy, operations, procurement, or consulting.
• Customer focus, relationship-building abilities, and enthusiasm for new challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred majors: Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement projects, including contract negotiations, supplier evaluation, and process improvement.
• Contribute to the development and execution of sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals, focusing on cost, quality, and risk optimization.
• Participate in market research, competitive sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP), and assist with contract development.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (business partners, legal, information security) to gather requirements and move projects forward.
• Analyze data using Excel and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Ariba, Fieldglass) to inform recommendations and decisions.
• Assist with onboarding suppliers and managing downstream processes (purchase orders, payment systems).
• Contribute to data quality and accuracy across sourcing and procurement operations.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for value creation, cost savings, and process optimization.

Benefits

• In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital's annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.
• You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities