Overview

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to partner with TE Connectivity in a shared commitment to empowering future leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) & Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enables power, signal, and data distribution to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology, and more. With over 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

Students selected for the Strategic Sourcing Analyst Internship will have the opportunity to experience TE Connectivity's Global Operations Business Unit. This unique opportunity is specifically designed for Juniors May 2026 graduates at our partner HBCUs/PBIs. The Strategic Sourcing Analyst Internship is a 10-12 week remote internship, beginning mid-May and concluding the first week of August.

All students must have a TMCF-formatted resume to be considered for this opportunity!

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Analyst Internship (Remote)

The Opportunity

At TE Connectivity, you'll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. As an Intern in the Global Operations Business Unit, you will help us make the connections that move the world forward by:

• Assisting with negotiating, supplier evaluation and management, data analysis, and market research and analysis
• Gaining real world experience, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to pursue our Early Career Rotational Program upon successful completion of your internship

Responsibilities

At TE Connectivity, you'll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you'll:

• Develop RFPs/RFQs and obtain bids or information from vendors and evaluate the proposals/quotes
• Identifies, evaluates, approves, and qualifies vendors who are reliable and can meet the requirements, standards, and specifications set by TE
• Conducts competitive bidding, negotiation, and contracting processing; identifies technical specifications, understands parts & commodities; brings in continuous improvements; collaborates manufacturing product management, quality, and other functions
• Negotiates contracts with shortlisted/selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements, ensuring that all procurement activities comply with TE procurement policies and external regulations
• Needs to track supplier performance and compliance with expectations or as per agreed terms
• Analyze and evaluate external price trends and commodity costs to reduce cost by alternative sourcing, ensuring long-term agreements, securing discounts for volume purchases, recommending cost-saving proposals, and making v/s buy decisions

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Juniors May 2026 graduates
• Have Received a High School Diploma or GED
• Are currently enrolled at a TMCF member school pursuing a BA/BS Degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics or Business Administration
• Authorized to work in the U.S./U.S Citizens only
• MUST have a TMCF-formatted resume
• (Preferred) Have previous internship or large project experience

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Teamwork, Innovation

Applicants interested in applying must adhere to the following:

• Juniors May 2026 Graduates
• Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business Administration or related majors
• TMCF-formatted resume uploaded to profile

Compensation

$18-28 based on experience & qualifications

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.