Sourcing Internship

Summer Internship Program Overview

Cardinal Health's Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you'll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry.

What you'll gain:

Hands-on experience through impactful projects

Exposure to Cardinal Health's business and culture

Development of leadership and professional skills

Networking opportunities with peers and leaders

A chance to interview for full-time roles upon successful completion

Who we're looking for:

Undergraduate students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

Curious, driven, and eager to learn

Interested in a career in the healthcare industry

Program Highlights

Real-World Experience

Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders.

Professional Development

Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen. The program also provides opportunities to explore full-time career paths.

Networking Opportunities

Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company.

Community & Camaraderie

Interns participate in social, team-building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.

Job Description Summary

Location: Dublin, Ohio

Start Date: May 18 or 26, 2026

Hours: Approximately 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks

*Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.

As a Sourcing Intern, you could potentially support the organization in several of the following ways:

Working with management to execute projects and initiatives through various phases of development

Support project management functions for key strategic initiatives impacting the long-term strategy for the business

Assist in efforts to drive process simplification and process efficiency, as well as implementation of tools that support the enterprise sourcing organization

Support negotiations of new suppliers

Monitor relevant earnings calls and news to gather supplier, customer, and competitor market intelligence

Assisting with the development of strategic priorities through market trend analysis

Analytics projects that impact the entire sourcing organization, suppliers and other customers

Provide supplier relationship management, end to end supply chain support, and cross-functional operational improvements

Support the gathering and development of market research for various business units

Other duties upon request

Accountabilities in this role

Analytical skills and attention to detail

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Quality and results orientation with a proactive approach

Ability to prioritize requests effectively and understand importance and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently with moderate level of direction

Must be willing to adapt to shifting requirements or priorities

Qualifications

To be considered for the Cardinal Health Summer 2026 Internship Program, candidates should meet a combination of the following criteria:

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in any business major, healthcare business major or related field, preferred

Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027, preferred

Microsoft Excel experience, preferred

Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills

Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations

Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Please note, applicants may redact any age-related information.

Anticipated hourly rate: $21.00 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage, Paid time off plan, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Application window anticipated to close: 02/28/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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