Equipment Procurement MBA Intern

Intersect•San Francisco, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country. Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. About This Role 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
Early engagement with peers, mentors, or professionals in supply chain, energy, or operations
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
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada or the US.
Intersect is unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to procurement, operations, or supply chain within the electric power industry or a related industrial sector is helpful

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