Summer 2026 Intern, Digital Transformation & Operations Procurement

Sandisk • Milpitas, CA

7d

About The Position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: SanDisk’s Digital Transformation and Operations Procurement group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join the Cost, Working Capital, and Contract Management pillar. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic procurement, data analytics, supplier management, and project execution. An intern in this group can expect to work on and gain experience in the following areas: Cost Management: Support the analysis of procurement spend data to identify cost savings opportunities. Assist in tracking and reporting on cost reduction initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost efficiency strategies. Project Pipeline & Oversight: Develop and maintain project tracking tools for procurement initiatives. Assist in the prioritization and management of the project pipeline. Support regular project updates and stakeholder communications. KPI/Dashboard Development: Design and develop dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement operations. Analyze data trends to provide insights for decision-making. Automate reporting processes for enhanced visibility and efficiency. Supplier Outreach: Orchestrate supplier events, including developing event content, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and meeting with vendors. Ensure seamless execution of supplier engagements to foster collaboration and innovation. Category Planning: Conduct market research to support category strategies. Assist in the development of category plans and sourcing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement planning activities. Emotional Intelligence/EQ: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders. Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving project requirements. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Current students seeking a Master’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, data analytics, or a related field with a graduation date between June-September 2027.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data analytics and reporting methodologies.
• Understanding of supply chain management concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of procurement systems and contract management tools is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of procurement spend data to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost efficiency strategies.
• Develop and maintain project tracking tools for procurement initiatives.
• Assist in the prioritization and management of the project pipeline.
• Support regular project updates and stakeholder communications.
• Design and develop dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement operations.
• Analyze data trends to provide insights for decision-making.
• Automate reporting processes for enhanced visibility and efficiency.
• Orchestrate supplier events, including developing event content, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and meeting with vendors.
• Ensure seamless execution of supplier engagements to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Conduct market research to support category strategies.
• Assist in the development of category plans and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement planning activities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern