Intern, Strategic Sourcing

The opportunity: 

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business. 

Program details: 

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.  

2027 Program dates: 

• June 14 - August 20, 2027 

• Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday - Friday, PST 

• July 6 - July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown 

Position title: 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