Summer 2026 Internship: Category Sourcing and Procurement

2 weeks ago

Duluth, Minnesota, United States QTS Data Centers Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

QTS' summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

The Category Sourcing and Procurement Intern will have direct impact analyzing, negotiating, and researching vendors, prices, and other data around several sourcing/supply chain categories. Roles and responsibilities may include, but aren't limited to:

  • Provide analytical support during various stages of the procurement life-cycle
  • Run/design reports around demand/consumption forecasting as it relates to vendor assignments and negotiations
  • Assist with provider assessments
  • Perform comparative bid analysis
  • Collaborate with adjacent teams across the organization per vendor engagement/agreement type

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in SUpply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

  • Must be a US Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS's partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:

    • Auburn University

    • Kansas State University

    • Georgia State University

    • Southern Adventist University

    • Texas A&M University

    • University of Kansas

  • Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, data center, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.

  • Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

  • Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.

  • Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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