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Procurement Intern: 2026

Salary

$52.416k - $96.096k

Min Experience

0 years

Location

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, United States

JobType

Internship

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About the role

We're looking for a motivated college student to join our team as a Procurement Intern. This is a dynamic, hands-on opportunity to explore the many facets of procurement. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to real projects that impact our business. This is a 3 month internship. Your role and responsibilities: This internship is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, analyzing data, and collaborating across teams. You'll gain exposure to various areas such as: Strategic Sourcing & Buying – Conduct vendor negotiations and selection. Risk Management – Help identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Process Improvement – Analyze workflows and suggest efficiencies. Data Analysis – Use tools to uncover insights and support decision-making. Supplier Onboarding – Assist in vetting and integrating new suppliers. Accounts Payable Support – Collaborate with finance to ensure smooth transactions. Federal Operations – Learn about compliance and government contracting. Client-Facing Consulting – Participate in cross-functional projects with external stakeholders.

About the company

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Skills

strategic sourcing
buying
risk management
process improvement
data analysis
supplier onboarding
accounts payable
federal operations
client-facing consulting