Sourcing Intern
Coinbase
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
This is a 12-week internship during summer 2026.
Coinbase is looking for Sourcing Interns to join the Source to Pay (S2P) team next summer! The team serves as the face of the entire lifecycle including strategic sourcing, third-party risk management, procurement to pay (P2P), and travel & expense management. Our team handles Coinbase's third-party relationships, organizing them by technology or service. We're the main point of contact for our vendors and manage the internal Zip intake. We help with the category strategy set by the hiring manager for this role and know all our cross-functional partners well to keep things clear and open for everyone involved. We're great at supporting others efficiently while keeping Coinbase safe.
As a Summer Intern at Coinbase, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that align with our mission to increase economic freedom in the world. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with our BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) team and other stakeholders to drive efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while embodying Coinbase’s core values: Clear Communication, Efficient Execution, Continuous Learning, and Customer Focus.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Process Improvement & Automation: Collaborate with the BPO team to enhance processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions leveraging automation or AI.
- Documentation Management: Ensure Desktop Procedures (DTP) and other written documentation are accurate, up-to-date, and complete. Proactively identify and flag gaps in information, demonstrating Clear Communication.
- Market Research: Assist in researching new providers and analyzing market trends to support strategic decision-making.
- RFP/RFQ Support: Contribute to the creation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and assist in reviewing and analyzing vendor proposals.
- Vendor Relationship Management: Collaborate on managing vendor relationships to ensure seamless access to reports and empower self-service capabilities for routine tasks.
- Internal Marketing & Branding: Support internal branding efforts by developing training materials, creating short videos, and crafting social media posts to enhance team engagement and knowledge sharing.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Attention to Detail: Ability to work under direction in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail.
- Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and execute them on time, in collaboration with your manager.
- Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to dissect problems, analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Quantitative Mindset: Strong quantitative skills and a data-guided approach to problem-solving.
Nice to haves:
- Educational Background: Currently pursuing an analytical degree or certificate in fields such as finance, legal, or business disciplines.
- Passion for Coinbase: A genuine interest in Coinbase’s mission and the future of digital currency.
Job #: P73550
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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AI Disclosure
For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.
For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.
The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com