Student Intern - Strategic Sourcing

The Supply Chain Department at University of Chicago Medicine has an exciting and challenging 12-week internship program opportunity that provides valuable exposure to the various areas within Supply Chain.

Internship will last from mid-May to mid-August 

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supply Chain Department, the internship will provide an opportunity for the Intern to experience the fundamentals of the operations of the department assigned at UChicago Medical Center.  

• Under immediate direction the assignments include working primary project within a specific functional area of supply chain, including Performance & Analytics, Operations & Logistics, and Strategic Sourcing
• Assists supply chain management with various special projects, reports, communications, analyses, processes, participate in group meetings, research, administrative processes, and customer service
• You will utilize your supply chain knowledge and be challenged to maximize your learning agility as you contribute to the team in developing innovative solutions

*(Each department may have specific duties for the job in their area and are responsible for communicating them to the Student Intern).

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
• Previous Supply Chain/Operations experience a plus but also consider Finance, Project Management, Business Administration or Information Systems/Analytics experience or a Supply Chain degree program
• MUST be available to commute into the UCM Chicago office in a hybrid environment – Hyde Park & Harvey Campus
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strategic thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to grasp/understand technical concepts and applications

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time Temporary (12 week program - 05/2026 - 08/2026) (1.0FTE)
• Shift: 8:00AM-5:00PM (hours may vary - during day shift) Monday-Friday 
• Location: Hybrid/ onsite 3-5x per week. Location could be Hyde Park (UChicago Medicine Main Campus) or Harvey (Ingalls Memorial Hospital)
• Unit/Department: Supply Chain
• CBA Code: Non-union

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.