Intern, Strategic Sourcing

Your role at Sephora...

As the Intern, Strategic Sourcing, you will support sourcing initiatives that drive value across the business. You will gain hands-on experience with supplier research, business requirements, RFx development and evaluation, pricing and category analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract support while building practical sourcing and analytical skills.

What you will accomplish:

• Support strategic sourcing projects by researching supply markets and partnering with stakeholders to identify business requirements.
• Help stakeholders define and execute sourcing needs using the Intake-to-Contract process and associated tools.
• Assist with RFx execution by preparing documentation, evaluating supplier responses, and compiling summary analyses to support decisions.
• Contribute to supplier negotiations and contract authoring and editing while learning Sephora approval processes and authority levels.
• Analyze assigned categories to identify opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership and business outcomes.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications & experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Coursework or prior experience related to sourcing, procurement, project management, legal, or analytics is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) or sourcing tools is a plus.

Eligibility requirements:

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
• Work schedule must align with 9-5PM, Pacific Standard Time
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions *
• Available from June 14 - August 20, 2027