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San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Job ID:298129
Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA0173)
Address: FSC Remote Remote REMOTE United States (US)
Job Type:
Position Type: Intern/Trainee
Job Function: Internship
Work Location: Remote
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At Sephora beauty is about feeling seen valued and empowered individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others celebrating diversity and inclusivity unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together we belong to something beautiful.
The opportunity:
Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning personal and professional networking opportunities and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business.
Program details:
An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops networking opportunities and career panels that provide exposure to Sephoras career growth opportunities.
2027 Program dates:
June 14 - August 20 2027
Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday - Friday PST
July 6 - July 9 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown
Position title: Intern Strategic Sourcing
Your role at Sephora...
As the Intern Strategic Sourcing you will support sourcing initiatives that drive value across the business. You will gain hands-on experience with supplier research business requirements RFx development and evaluation pricing and category analysis supplier negotiations and contract support while building practical sourcing and analytical skills.
What you will accomplish:
Support strategic sourcing projects by researching supply markets and partnering with stakeholders to identify business requirements.
Help stakeholders define and execute sourcing needs using the Intake-to-Contract process and associated tools.
Assist with RFx execution by preparing documentation evaluating supplier responses and compiling summary analyses to support decisions.
Contribute to supplier negotiations and contract authoring and editing while learning Sephora approval processes and authority levels.
Analyze assigned categories to identify opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership and business outcomes.
Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion Innovation Expertise Balance Respect Teamwork and Initiative.
Qualifications & experience:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and documentation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Coursework or prior experience related to sourcing procurement project management legal or analytics is a plus.
Basic knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) or sourcing tools is a plus.
Eligibility requirements:
Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
Work schedule must align with 9-5PM Pacific Standard Time
Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions *
Available from June 14 - August 20 2027
What Youll Get:
The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00- $27.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors which may include as applicable the individual applicants qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.
- CaringCommunity.Youllcollaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward together united in beauty.
- Fulfilling Path.Your career transformation starts here with opportunities that will challengestretchand develop your skills.
- Meaningful Work.As you make an impact onbeautyyoullfeel and see the positive change (consumer industry and social) thatyourindividual voice is a part of.
Sephora values a diverse andinclusiveworkplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex pregnancy race color national origin gender (including gender identity and gender expression) age religion sexual orientation military/veteran status disability or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.
Sephora will consider all qualified applicants including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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