Contracts & Supply Chain Summer 2027 Internship
About The Position
STR’s Contracts and Supply Chain team is seeking a summer 2027 intern to gain practical experience while supporting advanced technology development programs. The intern will help identify procurement solutions that meet program and customer needs, develop business solutions that support contractual commitments, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and build supplier relationships. The internship provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to procurement, contracts, and STR technology areas. The intern will learn about contract vehicles and supplier agreements, supplier selection and management, subcontract and purchase order administration, cost and price analysis, negotiations, proposal evaluation, execution risk management, and applicable federal acquisition regulations. The role also includes working with business systems and ERP tools, and learning to apply AI-enabled tools to improve process efficiency, quality, and effectiveness. The intern will collaborate with teams including Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Operations, senior management, and customer counterparts.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or possess comparable military experience.
- Must be a U.S. citizen due to the nature of STR’s work and applicable U.S. export regulations.
- Eagerness to learn, ask questions, take initiative, and contribute to organizational success.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Willingness to learn and apply AI to improve efficiency, quality, and effectiveness in Contracts and Supply Chain processes.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize tasks and prioritize assignments.
- Effective time management skills and punctuality.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Support supplier source selection, subcontract and purchase order placement, cost/price analysis, record keeping, negotiations, documentation preparation, subcontract and purchase order maintenance, and supplier management.
- Assist with requests for proposals and quotations, proposal analysis and evaluation, negotiation of subcontract provisions, and end-to-end subcontract and purchase order administration.
- Support STR’s advanced technology development programs by identifying procurement solutions that meet program and customer needs.
- Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Operations, senior management, and customer counterparts to support program and business objectives.
- Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and business outcomes.
- Learn and use business systems and tools, including purchasing and ERP systems, and AI-enabled tools.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Free housing for interns at the Massachusetts site, or bonuses at other sites.
- Flexible working hours.
- Summer activities inside and outside the office.
