Purchasing Analyst Intern

e are about People. Partnership. Performance. We provide strategic value in Cadence's procurement process that includes spend visibility, sourcing, contract management, operations, and supplier management. Procurement proactively delivers a simplified and efficient solution that improves our customers' experience while ensuring compliance/risk mitigation and identifying cost savings opportunities.

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Job Overview:

This role will operate within the Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) Team under Procurement Operations and partner closely with key stakeholders to support projects, as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review the purchasing process for indirect goods and services from sourcing contracts.

• Partner with the team to expedite purchasing requests.

• Ensure execution of defined purchasing requirements in line with audit 2 and 3-way match audit process.

• Provide order status reporting updates weekly.

• Provide general administrative support to procurement operations and sourcing teams.

• Collect, edit, and provide Procurement data for financial analysis.

• Understand the Global Procurement Policy collaboration and training.

• Support Procurement / Contracts Projects as required.

Job Qualifications:

An interest in Procurement and Supplier Chain activities working within a team with the focus on building knowledge and experience in a global technology company.

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a BS/MS in Procurement/Business Administration or equivalent

• General understanding of procurement, supplier chain, supplier management

• Good verbal experience within a team environment

• Capable of analytical thinking

• Basic knowledge of policies, procedures, and technology

• Understanding of ERP systems. i.e., SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Workday etc.

• Good working knowledge of MS office suite including Teams, OneDrive, and Webex programs

• Can commit to at least a 12-week internship

• Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California for the duration of the internship

Additional Information:

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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