Sourcing Internship; Summer

Summer Internship Program Overview

Cardinal Health’s Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry.

Hands‑on experience through impactful projects Exposure to Cardinal Health’s business and culture Development of leadership and professional skills Networking opportunities with peers and leaders A chance to interview for full‑time roles upon successful completion

Undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 Curious, driven, and eager to learn Interested in a career in the healthcare industry

Real‑World Experience Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders. Professional Development Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen.

The program also provides opportunities to explore full‑time career paths. Networking Opportunities Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company. Community & Camaraderie Interns participate in social, team‑building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.

Location:

Dublin, Ohio

Start Date:

May 17 or 24, 2027

Hours:

Approximately 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks
* Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.

• Working with management to execute projects and initiatives through various phases of development
• Support project management functions for key strategic initiatives impacting the long‑term strategy for the business
• Assist in efforts to drive process simplification and process efficiency, as well as implementation of tools that support the enterprise sourcing organization
• Support negotiations of new suppliers
• Monitor relevant earnings calls and news to gather supplier, customer, and competitor market intelligence
• Assisting with the development of strategic priorities through market trend analysis
• Analytics projects that impact the entire sourcing organization, suppliers and other customers
• Provide supplier relationship management, end‑to‑end supply chain support, and cross‑functional operational improvements
• Support the gathering and development of market research for various business units
• Other duties upon request

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all tasks
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Maintain a proactive, results‑oriented approach to work
• Prioritize tasks efficiently, recognize urgency, and consistently meet deadlines
• Work independently with moderate guidance, showing initiative and ownership
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any business major, healthcare business major or related field, preferred
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028, preferred
• Microsoft Excel experience, preferred
• Demonstrated leadership,…