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American Express Global Business Travel Strategic Sourcing Internship in Springfield, Illinois
Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.
Join Amex GBT's Strategic Sourcing Organization as a Summer Intern and gain hands-on experience in procurement, contract analysis, and project management. You'll support enterprise-wide vendor strategy, drive partnerships, and contribute to real business initiatives alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do:
Contract Analysis & Execution: Coordinate contract reviews and feedback across collaborators, vendor Relationship Managers (VRMs), and vendors; Prepare contract documentation and execution packages
Project Management Support: Track vendor engagement timelines and milestones, coordinate cross-functional communications relating to key Strategic Sourcing initiatives
Analyze vendor performance, contract metrics, and cost savings opportunities
Document sourcing initiatives and business impact
Support vendor validation and onboarding activities
Contribute to process improvements and Responsible Sourcing initiatives
Partner with other internal teams including corporate services (like HR and finance), Product and Technology, and the Sourcing Center of Excellence
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
Strong analytical and meticulous skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Excel and data organization
Ability to work effectively in remote/hybrid environments
Comfortable multitasking in a dynamic setting
Bonus if you have: procurement, supply chain, or contract negotiation experience
Bonus if you have: experience using project management tools
Why join our team?
Real Impact: Drive measurable value through enterprise sourcing initiatives
Skill Development: Learn contract analysis and procurement standard processes from industry experts
Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with partners across the entire organization
Mentorship: Work closely with experienced Strategic Sourcing professionals
Career Launch: Gain practical experience in a Strategic Sourcing organization as part of a high-paced, tech-forward, global company
Graduates passionate about Strategic Sourcing and business operations ready to explore this exciting space in their career!
Location
United States
The US national base salary range for this position is from
$42,700.00 - $79,300.00
The national range provided includes the base salary that Amex GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.
For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.
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The #TeamGBT Experience
Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
And much more!
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.
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What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!
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