Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Procurement is often overlooked in SaaS career paths, but it is a core lever behind predictable delivery and responsible scaling. In a software company, vendor onboarding, contract governance, and purchase-to-pay processes directly influence how engineering, finance, and go-to-market teams access the tools and services they rely on. A procurement internship in this context provides a close view of how operational decisions support a subscription business.
For someone building a SaaS career, the value sits in learning how commercial terms, compliance, and spend visibility translate into better internal efficiency. Exposure to commodity management, negotiations, and metric tracking builds a foundation in cross-functional decision-making that shows up repeatedly across SaaS roles—whether in finance ops, RevOps, IT procurement, or broader business operations. The emphasis on process improvement also maps well to SaaS environments where systems and workflows evolve continuously.
This role is best suited to candidates who enjoy structured problem-solving, working with data, and coordinating across stakeholders. It will likely appeal to students who want practical experience with operational fundamentals rather than product delivery, and who are curious about how software companies manage vendors, contracts, and internal purchasing at scale.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Procurement Intern
Location: Hybrid, Birmingham, MI
Employment Type: Internship (Full-Time)
Program Duration: June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026
Summary
OneStream is seeking motivated candidates for its 2026 internship program. Interns will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with professionals, and work on impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. Our internship is intended for rising seniors and graduate students enrolled in a degree-seeking program, with graduation expected after the internship program concludes. This internship is for students eager to learn and ready to take the next step in their career.
The Procurement Intern will gain hands-on experience in commodity management, contract negotiations, vendor management, and procurement operations. This intern will assist with purchase requisitions, supporting vendor onboarding, and analyzing key metrics cost-saving opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the procurement to pay business model and how it plays a role within a corporate environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with purchase requisitions and purchase orders for specific procurement commodities.
- Support vendor onboarding.
- Participate in contract negotiations.
- Help track contract compliance.
- Support and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within procurement operation.
Required Education and Experience
- In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree or graduate-level degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 3.0 GPA or higher.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Junior and graduate-level students preferred (graduating between December 2026 and May 2027).
- Previous internship experience is nice to have, but not necessarily required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Able to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Understanding of customer service.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite - PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Excel.
Who We Are
OneStream is how today’s Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past and Take Finance Further™ by steering the business to the future. It’s the only enterprise finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy and execution. Our vision is to be the operating system for modern finance, digitizing core financial functions and empowering the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy. To learn more visit www.onestream.com.
Why Join The OneStream Team
- Transparency around corporate structure, salary, and benefits
- Core value of customer success
- Variety of project work (not industry-specific)
- Strong culture and camaraderie
- Multiple training opportunities
All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any company in the country where this position is located without sponsorship.
OneStream is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
