Intern - Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Summer 2026

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As a Supply Chain Sourcing Intern your goal is to support the Briggs & Stratton corporate Supply Chain team.  You’ll be exposed to and participate in projects in many areas. You’ll also expand on and enhance basic knowledge in supply chain and sourcing. Finally, you’ll interact with supervisors, team members, project leaders and other business functions. #LI-DNP

• Timeline: Summer 2026 - 12 weeks (late May - early to mid August)
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Pay: dependent upon year in school
• Location: onsite at our headquarters campus in Wauwatosa, WI (no housing stipend or relocation provided)

Projects may include:

• Policy Creation
• Supply Base Analysis
• RFQ’s in various categories
• Data Cleansing
• Supplier Financial Validations
• Supplier Risk Mitigation

You will do this by:

• Evaluating broad purchasing practices, quotes and reviewing cost/price and value analysis to select and review alternative suppliers
• Recommending and implementing changes in processes or procedures for assigned areas
• Participating in Supply Chain improvement projects
• Supporting Category Management Leadership by being an integral part of creating and implementing purchasing strategies
• Analyzing data, economic trends, costs and materials to make data driven recommendations 
• Reviewing, understanding, and communicating contract language

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. 

You are the kind of person who is/has:

• an interest in supply chain / sourcing
• Strong analytical skills
• an adaptable team player

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Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED/HSED
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university studying toward a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in specified function (Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field)
• Good working knowledge of computer software
• A long-term interest in supply chain and sourcing
• Previous related experience working in a support function of a team preferred
• Experience using large data sets preferred
• Experience using Business Intelligence tools (DOMO, Power BI, etc) preferred
• Experience using ERP systems preferred
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Possess poise and the ability to interact with people in a professional manner
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving and analysis skills
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.