Strategic Sourcing Intern

TL;DR: This is a 12-week summer 2027 internship on the Tech Sourcing team in Coinbase's Source to Pay (S2P) group, covering software, SaaS, AI, and cloud spend. You'll run analysis projects that turn vendor and renewal data into clear recommendations, and support live sourcing work.

The Source to Pay (S2P) team manages Coinbase's full third-party lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, third-party risk management, procurement-to-pay, and travel and expense. We serve as the primary point of contact for vendors across every category, partnering with cross-functional teams to keep processes clear, efficient, and compliant. Tech Sourcing manages non-human-powered spend: software, SaaS contracts, AI, and cloud. This is a hands-on internship where you'll contribute to real operational work that helps Coinbase scale safely and sustainably.

What You'll Do

• Lead a SaaS optimization review: find overlapping tools, spend, renewal dates, and usage, then recommend consolidation or right-sizing.
• Build renewal readiness briefs for selected upcoming renewals, covering owners, notice deadlines, spend, usage, and open questions.
• Research vendor pricing: compare pricing models, usage units, commitments, and overage exposure across several usage scenarios.
• Support live sourcing work, including vendor research, quote comparisons, meeting notes, and follow-ups.
• Work with the BPO team to find process delays and test practical fixes.
• Support RFP and RFQ development and proposal evaluation, and keep desktop procedures and internal documentation accurate.

Required Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, business, legal studies, or a related analytical field
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and deliver on commitments
• Analytical mindset with the ability to dissect problems, analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations
• Genuine interest in Coinbase's mission and the future of digital assets
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality