Global Sourcing Specialist (Winter C0-Op 2027)

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We have more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more.

The Global Sourcing team is responsible for all direct procurement associated with our Hardware. As a Global Sourcing Specialist Intern, you will support direct sourcing strategy and execution for a product line. This includes negotiating contracts, costs (BOM, MVA, Capex, Opex) for both system level and some individual commodities. You will interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders to bring products to market including finding, qualifying, and managing suppliers.

• Support senior sourcing members with end to end hardware sourcing responsibilities for Verkada Product Line(s) during NPI and MP phases
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, etc. for various aspects of operation including cost management and margin analysis
• Find and manage suppliers including relationship management, audits, and onboarding
• Collaborate with and influence cross functional teams to deliver new products

• BS/MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a graduation year of 2027 or 2028
• Available for a Winter Co-Op, starting around January 4th, preferably for an extended term (4-12 months)
• Available for a full-time (40 hours per week) in-person internship in San Mateo, CA
• Experience with Excel (or related) modeling and simulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to management required
• Strong academic performance to date

After 90 days of active employment, interns are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of employee premiums under at least one medical plan and 80% of dependent premiums. Time off to rest and recharge through personal sick time and volunteer time off. Healthy lunches, snacks, and coffee provided daily. Wellness/fitness benefits, commuter benefits, and housing stipend.

You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Estimated Hourly Pay Range: $35—$40 USD. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).