Purchasing Intern
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Intern Summer 2027 - Purchasing”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Internship
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Data Analytics, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
The Day to Day:
In the Purchasing Intern role, you will support data analysis, supplier documentation, sourcing initiatives, and reporting projects while gaining broad exposure to purchasing and supply chain management. You will help the team develop data-driven sourcing strategies and enhance tools that support government-part sourcing, small-business reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Analyze purchasing data to support part segmentation and the development of sourcing strategies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze supplier documentation related to tariffs, country of origin, and small-business requirements.
• Enhance existing analytical tools and dashboards to improve purchasing visibility and reporting.
• Support the development and maintenance of small-business and COO dashboards.
• Assist with government-part sourcing and related reporting initiatives.
• Help expedite requests for quotation (RFQs) for new components and support supplier follow-up.
• Identify data trends and opportunities that may improve sourcing decisions and purchasing processes.
• Collaborate with purchasing, supply chain, engineering, and other stakeholders on projects and business needs.
• Complete additional purchasing and supply chain projects as assigned.
In This Internship, You Will Gain Experience With:
• Purchasing and strategic sourcing processes
• Supply chain management in a professional business environment
• Purchasing-data analysis and part segmentation
• Supplier documentation and compliance requirements
• Tariff, country-of-origin, and small-business reporting
• Government-part sourcing initiatives
• RFQ coordination and supplier follow-up
• Dashboard development and data-visualization tools
• Cross-functional collaboration and continuous process improvement
You Will Be Exposed To:
• The multifaceted functions of purchasing and supply chain management
• Data-driven development of sourcing strategies
• Supplier relationships and documentation requirements
• Government sourcing and reporting processes
• Operational dashboards and analytical tools used to support decision-making
• Collaboration with purchasing, engineering, supply chain, and supplier partners
• Managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced organization
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