Equipment Procurement MBA Intern

Intersect • San Francisco, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Procurement team, you’ll help deliver the equipment and materials that power critical infrastructure projects. This internship offers hands-on exposure to procurement strategy, market research, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. You’ll support efforts to identify suppliers, analyze capacity and constraints, and contribute to building strategic procurement plans that enable project success.
You’ll quickly build practical skills in procurement workflows while working alongside experienced team members and external partners.
Team Overview
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by ensuring the timely, cost-effective sourcing of equipment and materials needed to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects. Working at the intersection of engineering, finance, and project execution, the team enables efficient deployment through strong supplier partnerships, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Joining this team offers the opportunity to gain exposure to complex supply chain operations while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed an MBA
• Familiarity with Google Sheets for data tracking and basic analysis
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini to support research and workflows
• Comfort using Slack for communication and Google Slides for presentations
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills that support data-driven thinking
• Clear written and verbal communication skills that enable effective collaboration
• Foundational understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles
• Comfort interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders to gather and share information
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach that helps identify opportunities for efficiency
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
• A commitment to accuracy, accountability, and collaboration, aligned with Intersect’s values

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to procurement, operations, or supply chain within the electric power industry or a related industrial sector is helpful
• Early engagement with peers, mentors, or professionals in supply chain, energy, or operations

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement Strategy Development
• Conduct market research to identify equipment and commodity products, supplier capabilities, and market constraints
• Contribute to building strategic procurement plans that align with project timelines and requirements
• Track and organize supplier and product data to support informed decision-making
• Leverage Data and Tools for Insights
• Use Google Sheets to track procurement data, perform basic analysis, and maintain organized records
• Apply AI tools to streamline research, summarize findings, and improve workflow efficiency
• Prepare clear, structured reports and presentations to communicate insights
• Collaborate Across Teams and Vendors
• Partner with internal teams to gather requirements and align on procurement needs
• Communicate with vendors to collect information on pricing, availability, and lead times
• Support coordination efforts to ensure smooth information flow across stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees