Strategic Sourcing Intern - Undergrad Internship - Summer 2027

Lowe's Companies Inc
  • Mooresville, NC
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Do your Best Work in Mooresville

    This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

    Your Impact

    As a Strategic Sourcing Intern at Lowe's, you'll gain firsthand experience in how a FORTUNE 100 company sources, negotiates, and manages supplier relationships to deliver value across our enterprise. You'll work alongside sourcing and procurement leaders who develop strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supply assurance for thousands of products and services. From analyzing supplier proposals to supporting category strategies, you'll help drive decisions that shape our competitive advantage. If you're eager to learn how large-scale sourcing works and want to develop skills in analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration, this internship is a great fit.

    Summer Internship Program

    Whether you're starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe's offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive. Our 10-week summer internship program (May 24th-July 30th) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You'll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.

    To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:

    • Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
    • Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.
    • Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.
    • Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.
    • Push boundaries to discover what's possible.

    Do Your Best Work in Mooresville

    This internship is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

    What You Will Learn

    • Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies across multiple categories.
    • Conduct supplier research and analyze market trends to support decision-making.
    • Evaluate supplier proposals and participate in negotiations to drive cost savings and value.
    • Partner with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, and merchandising) to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
    • Support contract management activities, including compliance tracking and performance reporting.
    • Gain exposure to supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives within sourcing.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, business, finance, economics, or related field.
    • Expected graduation dates of December 2027 or May 2028.

    Preferred Skills/Experience

    • 3.0 cumulative GPA.
    • Proficient in MS Office programs (specifically in Power Point, Excel and data analysis tools).
    • Communication skills must be comfortable speaking with to a variety of people.
    • Financial acumen must be able to work with numbers and easily discuss.
    • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, problem solving, analytical, organizational, communication and presentation skills.
    • Relevant internship or experience with project management, supply chain, finance, sourcing or procurement is a plus.
    • Experience in a leadership position at work or within a campus organization.

    Benefits

    About Lowe's

    Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

    Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMooresville, NC

    Skills

    • Affordable Housingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Bid Analysisunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Economicsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Medical Conditionsunmatched
    • Merchandisingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Research Skillsunmatched
    • Retail Operationsunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Diversityunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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