Title: Summer Internship
Jersey City, US
At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast.
Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.
About the Role
Chain IQ is seeking a motivated Sourcing Intern to support real procurement projects, deepen data insights, and help drive value for our global clients. This internship is ideal for senior-level students interested in sourcing, supply chain, data analytics, or procurement operations.
What You’ll Do
- Support sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, and market tenders.
- Assist with commercial offer analysis and basic contract/document preparation.
- Perform gap analysis to identify improvements across sourcing projects.
- Validate savings calculations and support e‑auctions.
- Review client spend data and build sustainable reports with trend insights.
- Conduct rate card checks and assist with Dynamic Pricing Agreements.
- Strengthen data quality, governance, and visibility of sourcing activities.
- Support a Copilot‑enabled project to build a Talent Inventory Database mapping internal expertise (categories, suppliers, past experience).
Requirements
- Completion of at least 80% of a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or related field.
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of motivation, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Demonstrated interest in sourcing, supply chain, data analytics, or procurement operations.
What We Offer
- Hands-on exposure to strategic sourcing processes and tools.
- Development of analytical and problem‑solving skills in a global procurement environment.
- Experience working directly with category managers, sourcing specialists, and cross‑functional partners.
- Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to real client‑facing projects.
- Mentorship, coaching, and professional development support.
- Insight into career paths within procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management at Chain IQ.
- Competitive compensation at $25 per hour for the duration of the internship
Join a truly global team.
We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let’s shape the future of procurement - together.
Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.
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