Sourcing & Vendor Management Intern 2

Position Summary

Under close supervision, performs functional duties for assigned division. Performs special projects as required.

Opportunity to join our Future Focus Internship Program as a Sourcing & Vendor Management Intern

Erie Insurance is committed to helping you learn and grow with a challenging internship position that will offer you relevant and real-world business experience. We are currently seeking applicants who are interested in being considered for our upcoming summer internship program as potential Sourcing & Vendor Management Interns!  

Who should apply?

• Applications are accepted from college students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university to pursue a four-year degree or to complete a master's degree program full-time
• A four-year degree student should be completing sophomore, junior, or senior year (graduating in spring 2027 thru spring 2029)
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is highly preferred
• Preferred areas of study include: IT concentrations, Procurement/Purchasing, Business Administration, Economics, Finance
  
  

About the Internship: The internship includes orientation to the company and the insurance industry through:

• A variety of challenging assignments in a stimulating work environment
• A personal mentor
• A variety of educational, social and community service events with other interns
• Social events and other networking activities with senior leaders including the CEO
• Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify
• We have multiple talent programs and initiatives focused on attracting underrepresented students for internships and other job opportunities here at ERIE Insurance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As a Sourcing & Vendor Management Intern, you will:

  • Assist the department in current and ongoing sourcing and vendor management processes
  • Analyze the current processes and make recommendations for improved efficiencies
  • Shadow multiple department members to gain understanding of individual roles throughout the department
  • Assist with projects, programs, or services towards the execution of department objectives
  • Acquire an understanding of the business environment, conduct, compliance, and ethics of a sourcing and vendor management operation
    
    

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree with completion of sophomore year in a relevant field required.

Additional Experience 

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software preferred.

Physical Requirements