Summer 2027 Strategic Sourcing Intern (San Diego)

About the Emerging Talent Program

Intuit invests in emerging talent because fresh perspectives strengthen our products and teams. The program is backed by a culture that values curiosity and collaboration, and you'll be supported by dedicated managers and mentors invested in your growth. As an intern or co-op, you'll work on meaningful projects with business impact, many centered on AI and emerging technologies, and contribute to driving decisions. You'll build skills through function-specific learning opportunities, connect with a global community of interns and co-ops through dedicated programming and social events, and get exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional work across Intuit's product ecosystem.

About the Team

Ever wondered what it takes to build the network of people who help millions of Intuit customers every day? As the Strategic Sourcing Intern, Customer Success & Sales, you'll get a front-row seat to how Intuit sources and manages the partner network that brings over 10,000 product support and domain experts to life across our Customer Success and Sales organization. You'll help shape decisions about the staffing partners and service providers who supply this talent, with no prior sourcing experience required. We're looking for curiosity, sharp analytical thinking, and a genuine interest in how people and business come together at scale. You'll be mentored by an experienced sourcing team, work on real projects with real impact, and gain hands-on experience in partner strategy, negotiation, and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives for the partner network that supplies over 10,000 product support and domain experts
• Help develop sourcing strategies and business cases tied to workforce and staffing needs
• Assist with RFPs and proposals to evaluate and select staffing and outsourcing partners
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, learning what it takes to negotiate and manage those relationships
• Research industry trends in staffing, outsourcing, and workforce management to help the team spot new opportunities
• Help analyze cost and workforce data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
• Contribute to opportunity assessments alongside experienced sourcing leads

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a degree-seeking program (associate's, bachelor's, master's, MBA, PhD, or the equivalent) with an expected graduation date after the internship ends
• Familiarity with AI tools and a curiosity about how AI can be applied to solve real-world problems
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the duration of the internship
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment at an Intuit office location determined by your team and role (relocation stipend will be provided)
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of AI tools
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data (Excel, spreadsheets, basic financial modeling)
• Curiosity about how large organizations build and manage workforce and staffing partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while learning on the job
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work across teams

Nice to have (not required)

• Exposure to staffing, workforce planning, or customer support operations through coursework, internships, or personal interest
• Experience in contract negotiation, partner management, or people-focused business strategy
• Experience with data analysis or presenting findings to stakeholders

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants exposure to strategic decision-making, partner negotiation, and the people-powered engine behind Intuit's Customer Success and Sales experience. No sourcing background needed, just curiosity and drive.