2027 Summer Intern - Global Procurement Services (Raleigh, NC)

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

We are seeking a motivated, analytical and collaborative intern to join our Global Procurement Services (GPS) team. This internship provides hands on experience in procurement operations, data analytics and process improvement. The intern will work with cross functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, develop practical solutions and present recommendations to leadership.

Interns will participate in select portions of the Corporate Intern program while spending most of their time in analytical activities and will work in The Global Procurement Services Enablement team.  The Enablement team supports our internal customers across the entire Procurement lifecycle, and our team members are agile problem solvers. We aim to remove friction between our internal customers, internal processes, and our supplier population.  

Responsibilities & Qualifications 

Duties & Responsibilities 

In this role, you will: 

• Support procurement initiatives focused on process improvement, operational efficiency and spend management.
• Support an AI focused project designed to identify procurement optimization opportunities, automate manual analysis or improve visibility into spend behavior and trends.
• Apply reasonable AI practices including effective prompting, validating outputs, understanding limitations and protecting sensitive information.
• Develop analysis in Excel and PowerPoint presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
• Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.
• Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program.
• Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship.

Interns in this role will learn our end-to-end procurement process, catalog management, supplier diversity, submitting purchase requisitions and contracting.  Come work with an energetic, fun, lively and supportive team who work with various procurement issues on a daily basis supporting our internal customers.  Working in a diverse and inclusive environment, you will have the opportunity to work with world-wide colleagues, particularly with our India procurement team members.

Internship dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27  

Position Specific Skills: 

• Adaptability
• Communication (Written & Verbal)
• Critical Thinking Skills

Required qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience 
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during the time of the summer program) 
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program

Preferred qualifications:

• Current Junior/rising Senior
• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or Sustainability
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• Strong desire to learn and grow
• Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly 

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.