Supply Chain Graduate Internship – Sourcing
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About AT&T
AT&T is a telecommunications giant focused on connecting the world and transforming lives. They are driven by a commitment to innovation and providing solutions that serve their customers. As part of their corporate team, employees have the opportunity to contribute to their overarching goal of serving customers.
Job Description: Supply Chain Graduate Internship – Sourcing
This 10-12 week summer internship offers a unique and multi-faceted opportunity to join the AT&T Sourcing group. You will be placed within a Supply Chain Sourcing work group aligned with your skills, interests, and background.
Here’s what you will be doing:
• Negotiating Strategic Deals: Assist in negotiating large-scale deals exceeding $10M in annual spend, managing the end-to-end sourcing process from competitive bidding to contract execution.
• Contract Expertise: Draft and negotiate contract terms and conditions, manage the RFP (Request For Proposal) process, and develop strategies with clients and stakeholders.
• Market Intelligence: Stay current on market trends to enhance negotiation effectiveness.
• Policy & Procedures: Assist in establishing and administering business unit policies, procedures, and systems.
• Contract Interpretation: Interpret contractual obligations and take appropriate action when provisions are negatively impacted (e.g., termination letters, bankruptcies, breach notifications).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams to ensure successful project execution.
Key Qualifications:
• Education: Current enrollment in a graduate or J.D. degree program with a concentration in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a relevant field, graduating by Spring 2026.
• Experience:
• Managing RFP processes and utilizing competitive bid tools (RFQ, Reverse Auction).
• Developing financial models (PMO & FMO) for business case analysis and vendor comparison.
• Leading high-impact quality projects (Six Sigma, Lean, TL9000, etc.).
• Drafting and editing contracts, understanding legal implications.
• Business law experience or education (e.g., Business Associations, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution, Antitrust, Corporate Tax, Intellectual Property).
• Negotiations coursework and strong influence/negotiation skills using benchmarking and cost tools.
• Skills: Effective communication, technical subject matter communication, external business partner relationship management, leadership.
• Industry Background: Experience in telecommunications or high-technology industries is beneficial.
Location: Dallas, TX
Compensation: $80,000 per year (during the 10-12 week internship).
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and holidays (including up to 4 days of paid time off during internship)
• Disability benefits (short term and long term)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Paid community day and participation in company-sponsored volunteering events
AT&T’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:
AT&T is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics. They will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Job ID: R-36833
Date Posted: 09/09/2024
