CAMPUS: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Summer Associate (2026)

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) Summer Associate (2026)

"I can succeed as a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Summer Associate at Capital Group."

Join Capital Group's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) team as a summer associate, supporting key business areas such as Investment Groups, Client Operating Groups, ITG, and Office Services. You'll gain hands-on experience in sourcing and procurement operations, work closely with a dedicated manager and team, and complete a structured project culminating in a final presentation. Along the way, you'll be exposed to daily operations, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support sourcing and procurement projects, including contract negotiations, supplier evaluation, and process improvement.
• Contribute to the development and execution of sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals, focusing on cost, quality, and risk optimization.
• Participate in market research, competitive sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP), and assist with contract development.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (business partners, legal, information security) to gather requirements and move projects forward.
• Analyze data using Excel and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Ariba, Fieldglass) to inform recommendations and decisions.
• Assist with onboarding suppliers and managing downstream processes (purchase orders, payment systems).
• Contribute to data quality and accuracy across sourcing and procurement operations.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for value creation, cost savings, and process optimization.

"I am the person Capital Group is looking for."

• You are a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree, with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027.
• You have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Preferred majors: Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; experience with Excel required, Power BI and other BI tools a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and interest in strategy, operations, procurement, or consulting.
• Customer focus, relationship-building abilities, and enthusiasm for new challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Hourly Rate: $29/hour

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In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital's annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Client-provided location(s): Irvine, CA

Job ID: Capital_Group-JR5882

Employment Type: PART_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-31T23:39:15