**Overview** Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the Panasonic team today! **Responsibilities** **What You'll Bring:** We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented IT Procurement Intern to join our team and contribute to a special global project focused on reviewing the IT landscape and supporting ongoing IT consolidation activities regionally and globally. As an intern, you will work closely within a matrix IT organization to evaluate internal and external IT relationships, assess current technology solutions, conduct as-is and to-be analyses, and provide recommendations to senior leadership. Additionally, you will assist in developing reports, analyzing IT spend, and evaluating vendor performance. **Analyze IT Landscape & Support Consolidation Efforts** + Participate in a global project to review IT systems, vendors, and procurement processes + Assess current IT solutions and identify optimization opportunities + Conduct as-is and to-be analyses to support IT consolidation strategies + Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership **Data Analysis & Reporting** + Develop procurement reports related to divisional IT activities, IT spend analysis, and vendor performance + Utilize Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, and SQL to analyze data and identify trends + Create dashboards and visualizations to support decision-making **Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication** + Work with internal stakeholders across IT and procurement to gather data and insights + Prepare PowerPoint presentations to summarize findings and recommendations + Assist in meetings with senior leadership by presenting key analyses and reports **Process Documentation & Workflow Mapping** + Use Visio to document workflows, procurement processes, and IT vendor relationships + Identify inefficiencies and suggest process improvements based on findings **Ad Hoc Support & Additional IT Procurement Activities** + Assist with other procurement-related tasks as needed + Support internal process improvement initiatives related to IT procurement and vendor management **Program Details:** + The program will be a full-time paid summer internship + The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between **Monday, May 19th and Friday, August 8th** **Program Requirement(s):** + Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree throughout the entirety of the internship + Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship **Qualifications** **What You'll Bring:** **Education & Experience** + Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field + Familiarity with IT concepts, terminology, and trends + Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel + Proficiency in PowerPoint + Basic Knowledge of SQL + Experience with Visio + Proficiency in PowerBI + Familiarity with AI tools like Copilot is a plus **Problem Solving** + Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and solve problems effectively. **Communications** + Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. **Other Requirements** + Prior internship or coursework related to IT, procurement, or business analytics + Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment **Where You'll Be:** For our hybrid and onsite roles, Panasonic is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey. **Who We Are:** Meet Panasonic (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Panasonic%20Talent%20Brand%20Book%202023.pdf) ! At Panasonic, we are pioneering technologies that not only move us forward but also make a positive impact. Your work here goes beyond conventional boundaries, aligning with our commitment to doing work that matters. Whether it's in the realm of sustainable energy solutions or cutting-edge automotive technology, we provide an environment where innovative thinkers can soar. Our dedication to addressing climate impact is ingrained in our approach, ensuring that we create technologies while actively working to reduce our environmental footprint. Joining us means experiencing career growth in more ways than one, with opportunities for professional development and advancement. At Panasonic, we care about what you care about, fostering a culture where your expertise contributes to the creation of technologies that not only move us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x\_hDfMqb0) but also drive positive change for the planet. Be part of a team that values your contributions, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to shaping a more sustainable and technologically advanced future. **We Take Opportunity Seriously:** At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. ​ We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!​ _Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation._ _Hourly Range: $17-$38_ _The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements._ _Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest._ _All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S._ _Thank you for your interest in Panasonic._ \#LI-JJ1 REQ-149978