Strategic Sourcing & Contract Intern - 2026 Summer Internship

Nasdaq's 10-week summer internship program offers students real exposure to global markets and technology. Interns work on meaningful projects with Nasdaq teams, gaining hands-on skills and making an impact. The program provides mentorship, senior leader connections, and professional development. Global Procurement, within the Finance & Workplace team, manages all Nasdaq vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective procurement and operational excellence for hardware, software, and services.

Must Have

• Drive projects to design and implement best business practices, process improvements, and sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors on quotes, purchases, and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, contract preparation, payments, and staff reimbursements while maintaining accurate records.
• Participate in supplier selection, negotiations, and implementation of contracts to achieve cost-effective procurement and operational excellence.
• Contribute to supply chain setup and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product availability, lead time, and inventory turnover.
• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, computer science or business.
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and take on new challenges.
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Curiosity about technology, finance, and global markets.
• Basic skills in Excel, programming languages or other visualization tools like Power BI.

Good to Have

• Internship or project experience.
• Involvement in student organizations, volunteering, or leadership roles.
• Familiarity with emerging Gen AI technology and concepts.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive rewards package
• Generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive)
• Equity (long-term incentive)
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity for growth
• 401(k) program with 6% employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
• Student loan repayment program up to $10k
• Company paid life and disability plans
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health spending account with employer contribution
• Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
• Gym membership discounts
• Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company gift matching program
• Employee resource groups
• Paid volunteer days
• Education Assistance Program
• Robust job skills training
• Professional development opportunities

About Our Internship Program

Nasdaq’s Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience designed to give students real exposure to how global markets and technology come together. Our interns work on meaningful projects alongside Nasdaq teams, gaining hands-on skills that make an impact on the business.

We believe the best way to learn is by doing — that’s why you’ll be paired with a mentor, connected with senior leaders, and included in professional development sessions. You’ll also join a diverse global intern community, sharing experiences and building networks that last beyond the program.

Our goal is to provide a supportive, engaging, and fun environment where your work feels valued and your growth comes first. Check out our Nasdaq Internship Program page to learn more and hear directly from past interns about their journeys.

Global Procurement, within the Finance & Workplace team, manages all vendor relationships so that the company gets what it needs at the best prices, putting in place global arrangements and processes which benefit all associates locally. This includes hardware, software, and services of all kinds – anything the company buys.

What You’ll Do

• Drive projects to design and implement best business practices, process improvements, and sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors on quotes, purchases, and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, contract preparation, payments, and staff reimbursements while maintaining accurate records.
• Participate in supplier selection, negotiations, and implementation of contracts to achieve cost-effective procurement and operational excellence.
• Contribute to supply chain setup and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product availability, lead time, and inventory turnover.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, computer science or business.
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and take on new challenges.
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Curiosity about technology, finance, and global markets.
• Basic skills in Excel, programming languages or other visualization tools like Power BI.

Nice-to-Have

• Internship or project experience.
• Involvement in student organizations, volunteering, or leadership roles.
• Familiarity with emerging Gen AI technology and concepts.

This position will be located in New York City and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is . In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.

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