Summer 2026 Intern, Digital Transformation & Operations Procurement

Company: Sandisk
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities: SanDisk’s Digital Transformation and Operations Procurement group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join the Cost, Working Capital, and Contract Management pillar. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic procurement, data analytics, supplier management, and project execution. An intern in this group can expect to work on and gain experience in the following areas: Cost Management: Support the analysis of procurement spend data to identify cost savings opportunities. Assist in tracking and reporting on cost reduction initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost efficiency strategies. Project Pipeline & Oversight: Develop and maintain project tracking tools for procurement initiatives. Assist in the prioritization and management of the project pipeline. Support regular project updates and stakeholder communications. KPI/Dashboard Development: Design and develop dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement operations. Analyze data trends to provide insights for decision-making. Automate reporting processes for enhanced visibility and efficiency. Supplier Outreach: Orchestrate supplier events, including developing event content, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and meeting with vendors. Ensure seamless execution of supplier engagements to foster collaboration and innovation. Category Planning: Conduct market research to support category strategies. Assist in the development of category plans and sourcing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement planning activities. Emotional Intelligence/EQ: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders. Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving project requirements. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications Required: Current students seeking a Master’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, data analytics, or a related field with a graduation date between June-September 2027. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with data analytics and reporting methodologies. Understanding of supply chain management concepts. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of procurement systems and contract management tools is a plus. Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is preferred. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders. Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving project requirements. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Additional Information Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 05/06/2026 although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. LI-TG1

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