Associate Commercial Sourcing Advisor (Intern to Full-Time Conversion)
The Associate Commercial Sourcing Advisor role involves developing and executing sourcing and contracting strategies to optimize supplier relationships and ensure cost competitiveness. The position leads bid processes, negotiates contracts, analyzes data for decision-making, and drives value creation through cost savings and risk reduction initiatives. This role collaborates across business units and supply chain functions to maintain contract compliance and enhance supplier performance.
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Role Summary
Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Commercial Sourcing Advisor (Intern to Full-Time Conversion) based in Wilmington, CA. This entry-level supply chain / sourcing role supports strategic sourcing, contract development, supplier management, and commercial analysis. The position begins as an internship with the potential to convert to full-time employment.
What You’ll Do
This role is focused on developing and executing commercial sourcing strategies and supporting contracting and supplier performance across assigned business units.
- Develop and implement regional/local sourcing strategies and decision summaries based on sourcing events and negotiation outcomes
- Lead bid package development through purchase order execution, aligning stakeholders on scope, assumptions, and clarifications
- Participate in vendor pre-bid meetings and site walks; drive the commercial aspects of RFPs
- Prepare and negotiate terms and conditions for service and supply agreements; maintain rate sheets and master agreements
- Perform benchmarking, root cause analysis, total cost of ownership evaluations, and should-cost modeling to support sourcing decisions
- Serve as an advisor to business units on contract compliance, risk mitigation, and performance improvement
- Identify opportunities for value creation (cost savings, avoidance, revenue enhancement) and execute sourcing or cost-savings projects
- Facilitate supplier performance issue resolution and develop KPIs where appropriate
- Use Supply Chain tools and systems and collaborate with peers to drive continuous improvement
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Entry-level experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, commercial advisory, contract administration, or contract management
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with commercial and financial data
- Effective written and verbal communication; able to coordinate across cross-functional teams
Preferred / Technical Skills
- Experience with or exposure to SAP, Ariba, Tableau, Microsoft 365, TRACK (or similar systems)
- Familiarity with RFP/RFI processes, supplier qualification, and contract lifecycle management
- Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Demonstrated problem-solving and project execution ability
Location, Hours & Employment Type
- Location: Wilmington, CA (onsite / regional travel as required)
- Employment type: Internship with planned conversion to Full-Time (INTERNSHIP → FULL_TIME)
- Salary range (provided by client): $61,200.00 - $91,600.00 per year
Compensation & Benefits
Confidential Client offers a competitive total rewards package which may include health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement savings match, paid parental leave, educational reimbursement, and eligibility for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Specific benefits details will be provided during the recruiting process.
What We Value
- Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset
- Collaborative teamwork and clear communication
- Integrity, supplier and stakeholder focus, and accountability
- A data-driven approach to sourcing and commercial decisions
Additional Notes
This posting follows applicable state and federal hiring laws. The employer will consider qualified applicants without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process; contact the employer or Careertakes if you need assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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