At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Intern – Strategic Sourcing Start date: _March 2026_ End date: _August 2026_ Hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to be on site 10 days per month in Little Island, Cork. At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for patients around the world. Eli Lilly Cork, is made up of a talented diverse team of over 1,400 employees across 38 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Lilly offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues. Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself! The Intern – Strategic Sourcing will work within the IBU Strategic Sourcing Procurement Team. Supporting the team’s development, creation & execution of International Category strategies for assigned areas of spend. **Responsibilities:** + Support the strategic sourcing procurement team to develop/execute category strategies for assigned areas of spend. + Share learnings with other team members in the strategic sourcing team during specific weekly brainstorming sessions + Support our International Business Unit sourcing owners for assigned categories within the IBU Procurement organization. + Promote supplier relationships in conjunction with business areas. + Support with guidance the internal sourcing/tendering process (RFP’S / RFI’S), utilizing Ariba tools. + Partner with colleagues in global procurement **Requirements:** + Currently enrolled in 3rd level education and ready to pursue student placement as part of an undergraduate degree. + Bachelor’s degree in Business / Finance / Commerce / Accounting being pursued. + Excellent command of written and spoken English. Additional languages capability would be advantageous. + Familiarity with elements of Procurement / Supply Chain / Business / Finance + Good IT literacy with Microsoft Office suite and experience working in teams. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. \#WeAreLillyUKandIreland At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! \#WeAreLilly