2027 Summer Internship Program - Vendor Management Analyst
About The Position
The CareSource Intern supports special projects, initiatives, and activities that vary by assignment. This is a 12-week, paid summer internship for college students seeking practical experience and career preparation. The intern will contribute to projects that impact the company, participate in seminars with CareSource leaders, receive an assigned mentor, and build skills while exploring career interests. In this Vendor Management Analyst internship, the intern will support SAP Ariba improvement activities across Contracts, Sourcing, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP), Risk, Guided Buying, and Invoicing. The role also contributes to data analysis and reporting, system testing and quality assurance, process documentation, data-quality work, and research into AI, automation, and reporting tools. The intern participates in team meetings and special projects to learn about Sourcing, contracting, supplier management, technology, and vendor performance processes. The role is in a general office environment and may require sitting or standing for extended periods. CareSource describes its environment as flexible, with remote opportunities, and offers orientation, mentoring, job-specific training, feedback, growth goals, and potential development opportunities. Compensation is hourly, with a stated range of $41,200 to $66,000. A bonus tied to company and individual performance may also be available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently a rising junior or senior in an accredited degree program, or graduated within the last six months.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Effective listening and critical-thinking skills.
- Dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidential information.
- Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Support improvement activities for SAP Ariba, including Contracts, Sourcing, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP), Risk, Guided Buying, and Invoicing.
- Assist with data analysis and reporting by validating data, identifying trends, and preparing reports or dashboards for business stakeholders.
- Assist with system testing and Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) by executing test scenarios, documenting results, and tracking identified issues.
- Review and help maintain process documentation, job aids, procedures, and training materials for Ariba and related Sourcing processes.
- Research opportunities to use AI, automation, and reporting tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
- Assist with data cleanup and data-quality initiatives by identifying missing, inconsistent, or outdated information.
- Participate in team meetings and special projects to gain exposure to Sourcing, contracting, supplier management, technology, and vendor performance processes.
Benefits
- Assigned mentor
- Journey-to-the-Job seminars with CareSource leaders
- Access to former interns who earned full-time positions with CareSource
- Personalized orientation and mentoring programs
- Company and job-specific training
- Feedback opportunities throughout the first 90 days
- Inclusive culture with employee resource groups
- Flexible work environment with remote opportunities
- Paid volunteer hours
- Performance and personal growth goals with defined success metrics
- Ongoing feedback process with the manager
- Potential for internal and external training and development programs, stretch assignments, and expanded responsibilities
- Potential bonus tied to company and individual performance
- Comprehensive total rewards package
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
