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.

What you’ll gain

• 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

Who we’re looking for

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

Program Highlights

• 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.

Job Description Summary

Location:

Dublin, Ohio

Start Date:

May
17 or24,2027

Hours:

Approximately
40hours a week for a minimum of 10weeks

* Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.

As a Sourcing Intern

• 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

Accountabilities in this role

• 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

Qualifications

• 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, communication and analytical skills
• Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations…