Indirect Procurement Intern Summer 2027
About The Position
As an Indirect Procurement Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support the Supply Chain Team in conducting market analysis and identifying actionable solutions to optimize costs while maintaining service quality. As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally. Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges. Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates. Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate program in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operation Management, or relevant field and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- 3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of supply chain.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
- 6+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of supply chain.
- Data analytics experience
- Experience with data analysis tools (PowerBI)
- Experience with ERP systems (Infor LN)
- Experience with Python
- Six Sigma experience
- Advance proficiency with Excel
- Supply chain purchasing and procurement experience
Responsibilities
- Support the Supply Chain Team in conducting market analysis and identifying actionable solutions to optimize costs while maintaining service quality.
- Apply knowledge and grow skills both technically and professionally.
- Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges.
- Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates.
- Participate in tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events.
Benefits
- Stipend to subsidize relocation costs
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- Medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Subsidized EV charging
- Onsite fitness centers (where available)
- Discounted gym memberships
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- 50% employee discount on our popular merch store
- Variety of other employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
