A Sourcing & Procurement Summer Intern will support the procurement team in delivering value to the enterprise through strategic sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement activities. This role provides hands-on experience across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle and exposure to sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, third-party risk management, procurement analytics, and contract management.
The intern will work closely with sourcing specialists, procurement analysts, category managers, and business stakeholders to support active projects while developing foundational procurement and business skills.
This internship is designed for students interested in careers in procurement, supply chain, finance, business analytics, operations, or related fields
Accountabilities may include any of the following depending on organizational needs.
Procurement Project Support
- Assist sourcing professionals with strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier engagements.
- Support preparation of RFIs, RFPs, supplier communications, and proposal evaluations.
- Conduct market research on suppliers, industries, and emerging trends.
- Gather and organize documentation required throughout the sourcing process.
Spend Analytics & Data Insights
- Analyze procurement and supplier spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings.
- Support business case development and cost savings analyses.
- Assist in maintaining procurement metrics and performance reporting.
Supplier Management
- Support supplier performance and relationship management activities.
- Assist in collecting and analyzing supplier scorecard information.
- Participate in supplier meetings and document key discussion points and action items.
- Help maintain supplier records and procurement documentation.
Risk & Compliance Support
- Assist with third-party risk management and due diligence activities.
- Review procurement documentation for completeness and compliance with company policies.
- Support tracking of supplier assessments, renewal activities, and contract milestones.
- Learn and apply procurement governance and risk management practices.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows and stakeholder experience.
- Document procedures, job aids, and best practices.
- Support initiatives focused on automation, digital tools, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects within the procurement organization.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with internal business teams to understand procurement needs and priorities.
- Support preparation of presentations and communications for leadership and stakeholders.
- Attend team meetings, project discussions, and training sessions.
- Build effective working relationships across Procurement, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Technology teams.
Must be currently seeking a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree and be enrolled in an accredited college or university on a full-time basis or as required by the university's co-op program. • Must have achieved 24 semester hours of academic credit before beginning the first work term. Licenses • Not applicable. Travel Requirements • Up to 10%. Physical Requirements • Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Working Conditions • Not applicable.
Additional Information
- To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
- Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
- Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
- Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting
We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email
AskHR@AmFam.com
to request a reasonable accommodation.