Summer 2025 Intern, Digital Transformation & Operations Procurement

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

SanDisk’s Digital Transformation and Operations Procurement group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join the Cost, Working Capital, and Contract Management pillar. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic procurement, data analytics, supplier management, and project execution.

An intern in this group can expect to work on and gain experience in the following areas:

Cost Management:

• Support the analysis of procurement spend data to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost efficiency strategies.

Project Pipeline & Oversight:

• Develop and maintain project tracking tools for procurement initiatives.
• Assist in the prioritization and management of the project pipeline.
• Support regular project updates and stakeholder communications.

KPI/Dashboard Development:

• Design and develop dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement operations.
• Analyze data trends to provide insights for decision-making.
• Automate reporting processes for enhanced visibility and efficiency.

Supplier Outreach:

• Orchestrate supplier events, including developing event content, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and meeting with vendors.
• Ensure seamless execution of supplier engagements to foster collaboration and innovation.

Category Planning:

• Conduct market research to support category strategies.
• Assist in the development of category plans and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement planning activities.

Emotional Intelligence/EQ:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current students seeking a Master’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, data analytics, or a related field with a graduation date between June-September 2026.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data analytics and reporting methodologies.
• Understanding of supply chain management concepts.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of procurement systems and contract management tools is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behav