Strategic Sourcing Intern

About The Role 

Join our Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) Team Summer Internship Program, as part of the Uber Finance team, geared toward individuals with zero years of experience who have a passion and interest in pursuing a career in Strategic Sourcing and looking to gain hands-on experience.

In this role, you will partner with leaders on a global scale across various service needs, including consulting, implementation, and marketing, and learn different categories and the types of projects that Strategic Sourcing supports.

This Internship Program will kick-start your career at Uber by learning first-hand from business partners while being exposed to the scale of a global technology company.

The program is based out of our San Francisco, California, or our Dallas, Texas, office.

So if you're ready to go deep, work on an exciting set of challenges, and seek exposure to the breadth of businesses, functions, and skills - we would love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and bench-marking analysis.
• Work with the different teams to benchmark suppliers, identify opportunities for cost savings, and research industry trends.
• Analyze the supplier base qualitatively and provide recommendations on next steps in the supplier lifecycle.
• Research, review, and analyze information from various sources and form an opinion on the content.
• Be creative, adaptive, and eager to learn new technical skills while managing multiple requests.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with majors in supply chain management, sourcing, finance, business, procurement, or other related fields, with an anticipated graduation between December 2024 and December 2025.
• Minimum 1 year of involvement in extracurricular groups, activities, or internships.
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Uber does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as F-1, OPT or CPT

Preferred Qualifications

• Minor in contracting law, social sciences, business analytics, marketing, psychology, or other related fields.
• A minimum of one internship program or part-time work experience in Strategic Sourcing or related fields.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and draw conclusions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, with a customer service mindset.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken), including public speaking and presentation skills.
• Proactive self-starter with demonstrated capability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite tools.
• Leadership positions in extracurricular groups or activities.

About the Team

The Strategic Sourcing team at Uber works on delivering best-in-class procurement strategies, driving value and cost reductions for Uber while ensuring high stakeholder satisfaction and building strong relationships with key suppliers. What makes us different? We believe in innovation, and we value individuals and suppliers who think differently, efficiently, and who are not afraid to make bold proposals that will drive value for Uber.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

For Dallas, TX-based roles: The base hourly rate amount for this role is USD$23.00 per hour.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base hourly rate amount for this role is USD$28.00 per hour.

For all US locations, you will also be eligible for various benefits.