Summer 2026 Intern – Global Supply Chain & Procurement

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

Western Digital is seeking a group of talented, highly motivated interns to join our Global Supply Chain & Procurement team for Summer 2026. Ideal candidates will have a foundational understanding of key business processes, strong project management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Interns will gain hands-on experience in: 

• Process improvement and operational efficiency 

• Data analytics and visualization 

• Cross-functional collaboration within a global organization 

• Executive-level communication and reporting 

Internship placements will be made across several teams, including: 

• Global Logistics – Drive process improvements and conduct root cause analysis to enhance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 

• Risk Management – Research and analyze data to support supply chain risk resiliency strategies. 

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement – Perform spend analysis, supplier evaluations, and contribute to inventory optimization and vendor negotiations. 

• Indirect Procurement – Identify and implement automation solutions to streamline procurement processes and improve operational efficiency. 

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027. 

• Candidates who do not require relocation to the San Jose, CA area will be prioritized. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience in data analytics, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 

• Familiarity with Python, SQL, and data visualization tools is a plus. 

• Exposure to supply chain or procurement concepts through coursework or prior experience. 

• Strong program/project management capabilities. 

• Excellent prioritization, time management, and organizational skills. 

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the