Wayfair LLC
Procurement Associate Co-op - January 2026
Program Dates:
January 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026
Base pay:
$23.00/hr – $23.00/hr
Location and schedule:
Boston-based opportunity with a 4‑day in‑office expectation (Monday‑Thursday) and 1 day remote (Friday).
Visa sponsorship:
This position does not sponsor employment authorization for the following visas: STEM OPT EAD, H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3, O‑1, J‑1, or TN.
Wayfair is looking for a co‑op on the Procurement Operations team to streamline contracting and sourcing efforts across the purchasing journey. The role is pivotal to transforming our firm‑wide buying process by managing key contracting processes, tracking relevant data, centralizing spend on a single platform, unlocking process efficiencies, and maximizing return on investment.
What You’ll Do
Shepherd stakeholders through the end‑to‑end spend process, creating a true upper‑funnel starting point 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 and review channels.
Facilitate the contract management lifecycle to ensure the team is positioned with the right information to prioritize support.
Become an expert in our tools, resources, and processes (self‑service guides, templates, and contract requirements) and 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 and 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 pre‑law concentration, with graduation expected 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 (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
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 nonprofit organizations, coordinating in‑kind product donations, empowering employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging 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.
About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry‑leading technology and creative problem‑solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice ( https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy ). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at
dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com .
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January 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026
Base pay:
$23.00/hr – $23.00/hr
Location and schedule:
Boston-based opportunity with a 4‑day in‑office expectation (Monday‑Thursday) and 1 day remote (Friday).
Visa sponsorship:
This position does not sponsor employment authorization for the following visas: STEM OPT EAD, H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3, O‑1, J‑1, or TN.
Wayfair is looking for a co‑op on the Procurement Operations team to streamline contracting and sourcing efforts across the purchasing journey. The role is pivotal to transforming our firm‑wide buying process by managing key contracting processes, tracking relevant data, centralizing spend on a single platform, unlocking process efficiencies, and maximizing return on investment.
What You’ll Do
Shepherd stakeholders through the end‑to‑end spend process, creating a true upper‑funnel starting point 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 and review channels.
Facilitate the contract management lifecycle to ensure the team is positioned with the right information to prioritize support.
Become an expert in our tools, resources, and processes (self‑service guides, templates, and contract requirements) and 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 and 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 pre‑law concentration, with graduation expected 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 (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
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 nonprofit organizations, coordinating in‑kind product donations, empowering employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging 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.
About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry‑leading technology and creative problem‑solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice ( https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy ). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at
dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com .
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