Louisville, KY, USA
6 days ago
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Intern
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 The Strategy Sourcing Category Management team focuses on delivering value-driven sourcing and procurement solutions to support Marketing and Facilities, and Corporate Real Estate categories. We strive to enhance operational efficiency, foster supplier partnerships, and deliver impactful results for the organization.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Strategic Sourcing and Category Management team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement strategies, vendor management, and category analysis while working with diverse stakeholders across the organization.

1. Category Analysis & Market Research

• Conduct spend analysis for key categories such as marketing services, facilities management, and promotional goods.

• Research market trends, benchmarking, and supplier capabilities to inform category strategies.

2. Strategic Sourcing Support

• Assist in Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including developing requirements, evaluating supplier responses, and supporting negotiations.

• Help consolidate supplier bases and recommend opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.

3. Supplier Management

• Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities to strengthen relationships.

• Support contract reviews to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

4. Project Management & Reporting

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track project milestones and outcomes.

• Prepare clear and concise reporting on sourcing initiatives and their impact.


Use your skills to make an impact
 

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with stakeholders and suppliers.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in strategic sourcing and category management.

• Exposure to high-impact projects in Marketing, Facilities, and Promotional Goods.

• Mentorship and networking opportunities within a dynamic team.

• A chance to make meaningful contributions to sourcing strategies and organizational goals.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.


 

$37,440 - $87,500 per year


 

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.


About Us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.


Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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