Summer Intern – Global Procurement Services

First Citizens Bank

. Support procurement initiatives focused on process improvement, operational efficiency and spend management .

Posted 10/30/2026internshipRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for effective communication of procurement insights. Familiar with procurement processes, including catalog management and supplier diversity, while exhibiting adaptability and critical thinking.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Excel AnalysisPowerPoint Presentation DevelopmentProcurement Process KnowledgeCritical ThinkingAdaptability

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Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationCuriosityMultitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSpend ManagementProcess ImprovementSupplier DiversityContracting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support procurement initiatives focused on process improvement, operational efficiency and spend management
Support an AI-focused project to identify procurement optimization opportunities, automate manual analysis or improve visibility into spend behavior and trends
Apply reasonable AI practices, including effective prompting, validating outputs, understanding limitations and protecting sensitive information
Develop analyses in Excel and PowerPoint presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership
Conduct research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support
Attend professional development, informational, networking and community service events
Complete an assigned project to improve a specific process or solve a problem
Present the assigned project at the close of the internship
Prepare and deliver a wrap-up presentation to the division leader and key company stakeholders
Learn the end-to-end procurement process, catalog management, supplier diversity, purchase requisitions and contracting
Work with cross-functional and worldwide colleagues, particularly India procurement team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience
Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the summer program
Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program
Current Junior/rising Senior (preferred)
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or Sustainability (preferred)
3.0 minimum GPA (preferred)
Adaptability
Written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Strong desire to learn and grow (preferred)
Positive attitude, curiosity and collaboration (preferred)
Ability to multitask (preferred)
Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs (preferred)
Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in select portions of the Corporate Intern program
Professional development sessions
Informational sessions
Networking events
Community service events
Dedicated manager and program manager support
Competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program (specific benefits available via the employer’s benefits information page)