The Role:

The IT Supplier Relationship Intern will support the IT SRO team in the day to day execution of supplier lifecycle activities such as onboarding, ongoing monitoring, due diligence collection, and invoicing. You will also work on special projects to enhance current processes followed by the IT SRO team to promote operational excellence.

IT Supplier Management plays a crucial role in aligning IT with business objectives. You will learn how organizations leverage technology to achieve their goals and gain a broader understanding of business strategy. You will gain practical experience in areas like vendor selection, contract negotiation, risk management, and performance monitoring. The internship will provide a platform to develop essential skills, such as communication, negotiation, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management. 

What You’ll Do:

• Initiate onboarding requests in Venminder and Ironclad, track approvals, and ensure completion of required documentation.
• Update supplier records and project records in Airtable with contract dates, key contacts, performance metrics, and other key information.
• Generate monthly reports on supplier performance, contract renewals, and spending.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding supplier lifecycle activities
• Onboard new suppliers and manage renewals for low risk suppliers
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a chargeback model within SoFi
• Drive lead-time reduction in supplier lifecycle activities, namely supplier onboarding and supplier renewals

What You’ll Need:

• Enrolled in an accredited US-based university (working towards a Bachelor’s degree) with an expected graduation date of Spring 2026 
• Must be returning to school for at least one quarter or semester after the internship
• Have no more than 12 months of professional full-time work experience (excluding internships and research assistant roles)
• Must be willing to relocate to San Francisco Bay Area and be available to work in the San Francisco HQ office
• Must be attending a US-based university for positions in the US
• Able to obtain work authorization in the US in 2025
• Some experience building software in a non-academic setting (internship, hackathon, relevant projects, etc.)
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems/Technology Management, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Data Analytics, or have a demonstrated interest in IT, business processes, or supply chain management
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and general collaborative enterprise software. Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. Airtable, Google Sheets) is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, collaborative mindset

Internship Perks:

• Access to senior leadership, including exclusive Q&A sessions with executives across all functions of SoFi
• Exclusive opportunities to contribute to a tech hackathon, to deliver a case study to the CEO, etc. 
• Development sessions for career, financial, and professional growth
• Opportunities to participate in company wide events like All-Hands and SoFi circles programming
• Networking socials to connect with fellow interns
• SoFi swag giveaways
• We offer incoming interns the flexibility to select from two potential start dates:
  • Cohort 1 - Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025
  • Cohort 2 - Monday, June 16, 2025 - Friday, September 5, 2025 

**Please note the following benefits only apply to full-time employees**