Strategic Sourcing Intern

Coinbase
New York, NY
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in vendor analysis and procurement processes. This hybrid role in New York emphasizes hands-on contribution to real sourcing projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with analytical experience in vendor management and contract optimization
    — “run analysis projects that turn vendor and renewal data into clear recommendations”
  • Students interested in the intersection of finance, technology, and AI with a focus on cost efficiency
    — “managing non-human-powered spend: software, SaaS contracts, AI, and cloud”

Things to consider

  • Limited remote flexibility due to mandatory quarterly in-person 'surges' in New York
    — “remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions”
  • Requires availability for the summer 2027 internship window
    — “12-week summer 2027 internship”

How to stand out

  • Highlight vendor consolidation projects and data-driven cost-saving recommendations in your resume
    — “recommend consolidation or right-sizing”
  • Demonstrate experience with SaaS contract analysis and pricing model comparisons
    — “research vendor pricing: compare pricing models, usage units, commitments, and overage exposure”
  • Showcase your ability to support live sourcing work with examples of vendor research and proposal evaluation
    — “support live sourcing work, including vendor research, quote comparisons, meeting notes, and follow-ups”
  • Emphasize your ability to work with cross-functional teams and maintain accurate internal documentation
    — “partnering with cross-functional teams to keep processes clear, efficient, and compliant”
  • Demonstrate your use of generative AI in workflow efficiency or cost reduction initiatives
    — “utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful SaaS optimization projects
  • accurate renewal readiness briefs
  • effective vendor research
Typical background
degree in finance, business, legal studies, or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Analytical SkillsAttention To DetailProject ManagementVendor ResearchQuote ComparisonsRfp/rfq Development

Preferred

Saas OptimizationCloud Spend Management

Stack & domain

Saas OptimizationRenewal ReadinessVendor PricingQuote ComparisonsRFPRFQProcurementThird-party Risk ManagementCloud SpendAIFinanceBusinessLegal StudiesAnalyticalAttention To DetailTime ManagementProblem-solvingCommunicationDigital AssetsSourcing

About the role

Original posting from Coinbase

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” Learn more about working at Coinbase.

TL;DR: This is a 12-week summer 2027 internship on the Tech Sourcing team in Coinbase's Source to Pay (S2P) group, covering software, SaaS, AI, and cloud spend. You'll run analysis projects that turn vendor and renewal data into clear recommendations, and support live sourcing work.

The Source to Pay (S2P) team manages Coinbase's full third-party lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, third-party risk management, procurement-to-pay, and travel and expense. We serve as the primary point of contact for vendors across every category, partnering with cross-functional teams to keep processes clear, efficient, and compliant. Tech Sourcing manages non-human-powered spend: software, SaaS contracts, AI, and cloud. This is a hands-on internship where you'll contribute to real operational work that helps Coinbase scale safely and sustainably.

What You'll Do

Lead a SaaS optimization review: find overlapping tools, spend, renewal dates, and usage, then recommend consolidation or right-sizing.

Build renewal readiness briefs for selected upcoming renewals, covering owners, notice deadlines, spend, usage, and open questions.

Research vendor pricing: compare pricing models, usage units, commitments, and overage exposure across several usage scenarios.

Support live sourcing work, including vendor research, quote comparisons, meeting notes, and follow-ups.

Work with the BPO team to find process delays and test practical fixes.

Support RFP and RFQ development and proposal evaluation, and keep desktop procedures and internal documentation accurate.

Required Skills & Experience

Currently pursuing a degree in finance, business, legal studies, or a related analytical field

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and deliver on commitments

Analytical mindset with the ability to dissect problems, analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations

Genuine interest in Coinbase's mission and the future of digital assets

Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range as detailed below.

Hourly Rate:$40—$40 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial.

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Source: Coinbase careers

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