Strategic Sourcing Intern – Summer 2025 – Onsite in Dallas, TX

About Us:

If you are looking for a valuable hands-on opportunity in the healthcare industry, Tenet Health has an internship for you! Tenet Health is comprised of 52 hospitals, approximately 535 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top-notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve.

We are a community built on CARE. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing.

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Intern to support our team in corporate procurement and supply chain activities. This will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience while you integrate knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and develop your skills in a professional setting. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a team, learn the importance of contracting language, project management and negotiation skills.

Program Overview:

• Full-Time, Paid Internship
• Onsite in Dallas, TX
• June 2, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Benefits:

• Opportunity for mentorship and professional development.
• Exposure to real-world Strategic Sourcing projects and challenges.
• Networking opportunities with experienced professionals.
• Completion of capstone project directly related to area of study.
• Potential for future full-time employment.

• Review contracting language and reporting to support supplier contract renewals.
• Opportunity to participate and learn about Strategic Sourcing and complete procurement initiatives that help manage costs for the business. 
• Analyze pricing and contract data to determine cost control opportunities
• Bi-weekly check ins with Manager on performance & objectives.
• Willingness to promote academic, career and personal development.
• Opportunity to provide and receive feedback.
• Utilize problem solving skills.
• Assists in special projects, as needed.

• Prefer candidates at the junior, senior, or graduate student level pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or a similar major with strong communication and data analysis skills.
• Exhibits exceptional verbal, written and interactive communication skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to internal and external customers.
• Commits to continuous learning; being self‐motivated and self‐directed.
• Ability to work independently with sense of urgency to task completion.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel (advanced skills preferred) and Outlook.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Interest in learning about healthcare and strategic sourcing.

 

Tenet Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.