Procurement Associate Intern/Co-op

Program Dates: January 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026

The base pay for this position is $23 per hour

This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday)

At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

Who We Are: 

Wayfair is looking for a Co-op on the Procurement Operations team to streamline contracting and sourcing efforts across the purchasing journey. This role is pivotal to transforming our firm-wide buying process by managing key contracting processes, tracking relevant data (renewals, terms, etc.), centralizing spend on a single platform, unlocking process efficiencies, and maximizing our team’s return on investment.

We are looking for adaptable doers who are great at engaging with stakeholders, questioning inefficiencies, using data to solve problems, and multi-tasking. This role will enable development across a myriad of skills, including analytics, project management, and negotiation -- positioning someone to transition into fields such as finance, law, or operations. 

Wayfair’s Strategic Procurement team was established to drive ongoing optimization of our procurement systems and processes. This role will support the procurement and legal teams, and work to centralize and standardize spend and contract management.

What You’ll Do: 

Shepherd stakeholders through the end-to-end spend process, creating a true upper funnel starting place for all spend 

• Work with internal partner teams (legal, security, finance, technology, etc.) to mature and improve intake processes and ensure spend is routed through the appropriate systems / review channels 
• Facilitate the contract management lifecycle to ensure the team is positioned with the right information to prioritize our support 
• Become expert in our tools, resources, and processes (self-service guides, templates, and contract requirements) and be able to guide stakeholders on how to leverage them 
• Support the team’s change management efforts across system and process optimization 
• Monitor functional performance (KPIs) and devise/deploy strategies for ongoing program optimization 

Create a reporting suite to distribute to category sourcing and cross-functional connections

What You’ll Need: 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors in Economics, Math, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Engineering  or a concentration in pre-law with the expectation that degree will be obtained between December 2026 and May 2029
• Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the co-op
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Excel

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in a process-focused or contract administration role is a plus. This could include, procurement operations/sourcing, systems management, or consulting
• Ability to thrive in a high growth and entrepreneurial environment where strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities are a must
• Ability to distill complex sources of information into simple and understandable takeaways
• A track record of collaboration and successful relationship management
• An ability to hit the ground running and learn quickly; a self-starter
• An interest and aptitude for learning new tools and ticketing systems
• An ability to understand data and create relevant data visualizations that drive insights
• Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow

Why You’ll Love Wayfair:

Throughout the Co-op Program, we provide co-ops with the opportunity to engage in social and community building activities including:

• A calendar of events including social networking, professional development, and dialogue events with senior leaders
• Formalized mentorship program along with an assigned reporting manager for impactful professional development and feedback
• Skills-based training
• Coffee chat opportunities for co-ops to get to know one another 

Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair:At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.
Social Impact & Responsibility:At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.