Sourcing Internships
Sourcing internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working sourcing professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software and Distribution & Wholesale, with GE Vernova, Skyworks Solutions, and Koch among the employers posting roles now.
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Our co-op program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. Participants in our program receive one-on-one mentorship while working alongside seasoned Global Sourcing professionals. The co-op experience is a comprehensive development-based role, designed to facilitate a robust global sourcing and product development career path. Interns will be immersed and integrated in the various functions of the Global Sourcing/Product Development team and understand the factors that contribute to the broader scope of Global Sourcing and Product Development while gaining valuable hands-on experience in skill competency areas. Lands’ End co-ops will be placed in one of our key product areas and will gain exposure to analyzing garment costs, vendor allocation, capacity and lead-times.
As part of the experience you will focus on key projects for the department which may include fabric initiatives, cost comparison of products and fabrics from different regions with associated lead-times, chase opportunities and packaging & labeling cost analysis. You will be involved in key projects that will support future business decisions. You will communicate with vendors, sourcing, PD, Technical Design, Planning, Design and Merchandising to understand the development and internal decision making processes. You will quickly come to appreciate the complexities of growing a global, multi-channel retailer.
This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon – Thurs). The primary work location is our corporate campus in Dodgeville, WI and you will perform work both on-site and remotely each week. You must reside or relocate within a commutable distance of the office for this position. Don’t worry, we have you covered, Lands’ End offers competitive relocation assistance!
Successful Global Sourcing & Product Development candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Strong industry knowledge and passion for the Lands’ End brand.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work with a variety of work styles as well as the ability to work independently.
- Customer-focused, results driven, analytical.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Innovative, critical thinker with the ability to continuously operate strategically and work cross-functionally.
- Strong communication skills, proven relationship builder.
- Exceptional knowledge and ability to work fluently with Excel.
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Our co-op program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. Participants in our program receive one-on-one mentorship while working alongside seasoned Global Sourcing professionals. The co-op experience is a comprehensive development-based role, designed to facilitate a robust global sourcing and product development career path. Interns will be immersed and integrated in the various functions of the Global Sourcing/Product Development team and understand the factors that contribute to the broader scope of Global Sourcing and Product Development while gaining valuable hands-on experience in skill competency areas. Lands’ End co-ops will be placed in one of our key product areas and will gain exposure to analyzing garment costs, vendor allocation, capacity and lead-times.
As part of the experience you will focus on key projects for the department which may include fabric initiatives, cost comparison of products and fabrics from different regions with associated lead-times, chase opportunities and packaging & labeling cost analysis. You will be involved in key projects that will support future business decisions. You will communicate with vendors, sourcing, PD, Technical Design, Planning, Design and Merchandising to understand the development and internal decision making processes. You will quickly come to appreciate the complexities of growing a global, multi-channel retailer.
This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon – Thurs). The primary work location is our corporate campus in Dodgeville, WI and you will perform work both on-site and remotely each week. You must reside or relocate within a commutable distance of the office for this position. Don’t worry, we have you covered, Lands’ End offers competitive relocation assistance!
Successful Global Sourcing & Product Development candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Strong industry knowledge and passion for the Lands’ End brand.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work with a variety of work styles as well as the ability to work independently.
- Customer-focused, results driven, analytical.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Innovative, critical thinker with the ability to continuously operate strategically and work cross-functionally.
- Strong communication skills, proven relationship builder.
- Exceptional knowledge and ability to work fluently with Excel.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Sourcing Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
Tips for Your Sourcing Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers recruit summer sourcing interns the preceding fall, so roles you want in June may close by November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means you'll find openings year-round, check listings consistently rather than waiting for one seasonal push.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Sourcing intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to evaluate. Document two or three projects that show how you identified suppliers, analyzed spend data, or built a vendor comparison, include the tools you used and link to any published analyses or frameworks you can share publicly.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured sourcing programs tied to your university, and recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff may know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the sourcing intern screen out loud
Sourcing intern interviews typically include a case or analytical screen where you walk through a vendor evaluation, spend analysis, or procurement scenario. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud before you go in, interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer, so narrating your process is part of the performance.
Target structured sourcing and procurement programs early
Larger companies run rotational or university cohort programs built to train people new to sourcing and procurement. These programs recruit early and fill fast, often before general internship listings appear. Identify the programs that match your background and apply in the first wave rather than waiting until spring.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 30% of the sourcing internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to, remote, hybrid, or on-site, before you start reviewing openings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're not sorting through roles you can't take.
Sourcing Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sourcing internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For sourcing candidates, a documented project showing your ability to identify and evaluate suppliers, build a vendor shortlist, or analyze spend data gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sourcing internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for sourcing interns is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early the company makes return-offer decisions, often before your internship ends. The practical approach is to do excellent work and express interest without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for sourcing internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications for June start dates often open in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single seasonal push gives you a fuller picture of what's available.
Are sourcing internships paid?
Most professional sourcing internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are more common at very small organizations or nonprofits, so checking the listing details before applying tells you what to expect.
What should a sourcing internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show how you approached a sourcing or procurement problem, name the tools you used and link to any published analyses, spend-data breakdowns, or vendor evaluation frameworks you can share. Add relevant coursework in supply chain, operations, or business analytics. Keep it to one page.
Are there remote sourcing internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 70% of the sourcing internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before seats are taken.
Can international students get sourcing internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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