Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Intern to join our Procurement team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier management, and procurement operations in a dynamic business environment. The intern will assist with sourcing, contract administration, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives. The intern will both learn various procurement-related workstreams and support the teams with projects in the areas of supplier onboarding, supplier training and preparing certain internal training materials. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00

This position will remain open until October 17, 2025.

Essential Job Functions (including to but not limited to):

• Assist in sourcing and evaluating suppliers for goods and services

• Support the preparation of purchase orders and track delivery timelines

• Help maintain accurate records of supplier contracts and procurement documents

• Conduct price and cost analysis to support negotiations

• Participate in vendor onboarding and compliance checks

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, and Operations

• Assist in maintaining procurement systems and updating supplier data

• Support reporting and procurement analytics, including spend analysis and KPIs

• Research market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings

• Learn the process of onboarding new suppliers while ensuring compliance with internal controls and processes. 
• Complete walkthroughs with various teams while supporting procurement operations and certain administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with procurement and AP teams to streamline procurement workflows.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and any other special projects as needed

• Currently enrolled in a Business School program with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Proactive, ambitious, and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a fast-paced team

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical experience with procurement policies, tools, and systems

• Exposure to supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing

• Networking opportunities with procurement and supply chain professionals

• Professional development through mentorship and cross-functional collaboration

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.