Strategic Sourcing Intern
Coinbase
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- LLMs
- Work
- On-site in New York · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- LLMs2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- 12-week summer 2027 internship on the Tech Sourcing team within Coinbase's Source to Pay (S2P) group.
- Focus areas: software, SaaS, AI, and cloud spend.
- Will run analysis projects to transform 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. They 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 specifically manages non-human-powered spend.
This is a hands-on internship where you'll contribute to real operational work that helps Coinbase scale safely and sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a SaaS optimization review to identify overlapping tools, spend, renewal dates, and usage, then recommend consolidation or right-sizing.
- Build renewal readiness briefs for selected upcoming renewals, detailing owners, notice deadlines, spend, usage, and open questions.
- Research vendor pricing, comparing 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 identify process delays and test practical fixes.
- Support RFP and RFQ development and proposal evaluation.
- Maintain desktop procedures and internal documentation accuracy.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in finance, business, legal studies, or a related analytical field.
Note: The hourly rate for this position can range from $40 USD - $40 USD, depending on work location.