Product Management & Supplier Development Intern

DigiKey is a global distributor of electronic components seeking a Product Management and Supplier Development Intern. The intern will support supplier engagement, product portfolio optimization, inventory strategy, data analysis, and cross-functional initiatives while completing a capstone project.

What you'll do:

• Learn the end-to-end practice of supplier relationship management, and performance tracking
• Assist in analyzing supplier data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in product availability
• Support initiatives that improve communication and alignment between DigiKey and suppliers, including documentation updates and resource development
• Gain exposure to contract terms, compliance requirements, and inventory management strategies that impact supplier performance
• Participate in cross-functional projects that enhance supplier programs and contribute to DigiKey’s core purpose of providing exceptional service and product selection
• Assist with day-to-day tasks and projects in the assigned department
• Support the team in their regular duties
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions
• Collaborate with team members on various projects and initiatives
• Conduct research and analysis as assigned
• Maintain organized records of work and project files

What they're looking for:

• The best candidate for this position will be a current student or recent graduate with education in an applicable area of study and a strong interest in hands-on learning experiences
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills including average to above-average computer ability
• Willingness to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrating a positive, collaborative approach is important in this role
• Full Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams
• Outlook
• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits:

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Local housing is provided for interns.
• Gain practical experience in the assigned department
• Develop a deeper understanding of DigiKey and how it operates
• Improve business skills such communication, project management, data analysis, etc.
• Build a professional network within the industry