Sephora Strategic Sourcing Intern

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Research supply markets and partner with stakeholders to identify business requirements for strategic sourcing projects.
• Help stakeholders define and execute sourcing needs using the Intake-to-Contract process and associated tools.
• Support RFx execution by preparing documentation, evaluating supplier responses, and compiling summary analyses to inform decisions.
• Contribute to supplier negotiations and contract authoring and editing while learning Sephora’s approval processes and authority levels.
• Analyze assigned categories to identify opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership and business outcomes.
• Demonstrate Sephora’s values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation to be considered for full-time hybrid positions.
• Available June 14–August 20, 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• High accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Coursework or prior experience related to sourcing, procurement, project management, legal, or analytics is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) or sourcing tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.

Skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree; must be graduating in 2027 or 2028. Coursework related to sourcing, procurement, project management, legal, or analytics is a plus.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per hour.

Benefits

Internship includes weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, career panels, and hands-on learning. Interns may opt into the summer shutdown July 6–9, 2027.

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

About Cerulean

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