Procurement Intern - Summer 2024 (Remote)
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity. Our University Program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the next generation of talent in virtually every field. Our program offers paid positions that allow students and recent graduates to gain real-world experience and develop essential skills while they learn from the best and brightest working professionals. We offer our interns a structured program and supportive environment where they can ignite their passion for the future. Our University Program is designed to provide participants exposure to meaningful work that supports our mission to make the digital world a safer place to live and work. CrowdStrike is where your talent meets cutting-edge tech. Ready to start building a career you can be proud of? Join us!
LOCATION
This internship will be fully remote.
About the Role:
Join our dynamic team for a summer internship focusing on Indirect Procurement and change management. As a Summer Procurement Intern, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our procurement processes while also contributing to organizational change initiatives. You’ll gain hands-on experience in improving CrowdStriker’s employee experience and procurement operations, while assisting in the implementation of change management strategies.
We are a remote-first company so the successful candidate will bring excellent verbal and written communication skills when working with cross-functional teams throughout the company.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in procurement and change management within a supportive and collaborative environment.
What You'll Do:
- After engaging in a fun and useful onboarding process, you will be assigned to work on projects such as creating a new onboarding campaign under the guidance of a CrowdStrike mentor to advocate for the best in-class user experience.
- You will be collaborating and working across cross-functional teams to obtain feedback to help develop and create a roadmap for an onboarding campaign.
- You will provide assistance in developing an onboarding curriculum for new CrowdStrike employees related to procurement with your own personal perspective.
- You will collaborate with Category Managers to work on various procurement strategy projects related to areas such as contract lifecycle management, supplier relationship management, sourcing & RFx projects and other exciting procurement programs.
- A project will be assigned with weekly deliverables with one on one guidance with your assigned CrowdStrike advocate.
- You’ll work closely with experienced professionals, receiving mentorship and guidance to enhance your skills and knowledge in procurement and change management.
- Commitment to working 40 hour work weeks over the next 12 weeks.
What You'll Need:
- Currently attending a four year university graduating between December 2024 and June 2025
- An eagerness to learn through hands-on experience and collaborative projects specific to your internship field.
- Although CrowdStrike is a primarily remote company, collaboration is intrinsic to the success of our mission. Therefore, the strongest applicants will be those who can communicate effectively and frequently work well with fellow interns and employees.
- Motivated self-starter and able to work in a rapidly growing business..
- Currently pursuing a degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, organizational management, project management, or related field
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and ability to draw meaningful insights from data
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Bonus Points:
- Eager and passionate about learning.
- Trustworthy, collaborative, and driven to draw meaning insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous coursework in procurement or change management is a plus but not required.
- Basic understanding of change management principles and/or procurement processes.
What You Can Expect:
- Executive Speaker Series & Tech Talks
- Fun socials and give-back events (e.g. virtual trivia, escape rooms, etc.)
- Development workshops to grow your soft and hard skills
- Networking opportunities with fellow interns and CrowdStrikers
- Owning impactful projects that move the company forward
- Working alongside a diverse and global team
- Assigned mentor and continuous feedback
- Participation in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Access to our FalconFit Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Fun Slack channels (e.g. food, gaming, sports, pets, etc.)
- Paid holidays and 401k matching
- Remote-first culture
- Market leader in compensation
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Recruiting@crowdstrike.com, for further assistance.