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2026 Procurement Internship

CompanySymetra
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support foundational procurement transformation efforts, including assisting with procurement data cleanup, spend analytics, and vendor management tasks. Responsibilities also involve supporting RFP template standardization, contract review process mapping, and building procurement process documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2757
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Symetra is a financial services company offering annuities, life insurance and employee benefits that help people create secure retirements, protect their families and get benefits at work. We are headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, and have offices across the country. Interested in a career at Symetra, but think you’re not "the insurance type?” You might be surprised by the variety of jobs that keep Symetra rolling. Plus the vast majority of our roles are open to being full-time remote. Check out our latest opportunities at symetra.com/about-us/careers/ To see our social media guidelines, visit: symetra.com/social Symetra Life Insurance Company is the parent company of First Symetra National Life Insurance Company of New York (collectively, “Symetra”). Symetra Life Insurance Company does not solicit business in the state of New York and is not authorized to do so. Each company is responsible for its own financial obligations.
About the Role

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Procurement Intern!

 

About the program

At Symetra, we share a deep commitment in bringing value to underserved communities and people and helping them take steps toward financial freedom. That’s our way of describing people that can be and doing what they value. Our interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward our goal, and are an important part of our Symetra community.

Symetra's Internship Program for Summer 2026 is entirely remote - all interns will learn and work in a virtual setting. The internship duration is 12 weeks.

 

Summary

We are seeking a procurement intern to support foundational procurement transformation efforts while gaining exposure to vendor management, analytics, and process design.

 

Responsibilities

· Assisting in procurement data cleanup and spend analytics (e.g., categorizing spend, vendor tiering, data governance tasks, missing contractual metadata).

· Supporting RFP template standardization and helping draft requirements or intake forms.

· Helping with contract review process mapping and documentation of roles & responsibilities.

· Building and updating procurement process documentation (intake, contracting, vendor evaluation).

· Supporting savings tracking and reporting — helping maintain the savings pipeline and dashboard inputs.

· Contributing to technology assessment prep (documenting functional requirements, benchmarking vendor capabilities).

 

Qualifications

· Strong Excel/data analysis skills (pivot tables, charts, cleaning large datasets).

· Comfort with PowerPoint for creating executive-ready slides.

· Exposure to analytics tools or interest in learning procurement platforms.

· Strong research and benchmarking skills (comparing suppliers, analyzing industry best practices).

· Detail-oriented organizational skills to track multiple workstreams.

· Strong communication and writing — able to summarize findings clearly.

· Curiosity and problem-solving mindset — willing to dig into data/process gaps.

· Professional stakeholder presence — comfortable interacting with business partners and suppliers.

· Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive in suggesting improvements.

We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.
Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.
 
Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers
 
Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
 
Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:
As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:
  • Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
  • Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
  • Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.
When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.
 
Identity Verification
Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.
 
Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:
  • Disqualification from the recruitment process
  • Withdrawal of a job offer
  • Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered
Key Skills
ExcelData AnalysisPivot TablesPowerPointAnalytics ToolsResearchBenchmarkingCommunicationWritingProblem-SolvingStakeholder PresenceAdaptabilityCollaborationProcurement Data CleanupContract ReviewProcess Documentation
Categories
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