Intern, Procurement

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is seeking an intern to join its 2027 Internship Program and support the Procurement & Supply Chain team. The team helps ensure the right materials are available from the right suppliers at the right time, balancing cost, quality, and reliability to keep production on track. The work connects to the factory floor and the customer experience as Scout Motors grows.

This paid, 10-week internship is anticipated to run from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. It is fully on-site five days per week at Scout Motors’ Charlotte, North Carolina location. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation; Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions. Team placement and project scope are discussed during the interview process, and the specific project will be defined with the intern’s manager at the start of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Ability to work on-site at the assigned Scout Motors location for the full duration of the program.
• Strong interest in rugged SUVs and trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities, including tracking sourcing decisions, supplier readiness, and the supplier request (RFx) process.
• Monitor engineering change requests through closure and analyze impacts on components, timelines, and supplier schedules.
• Assist with forecasting parts availability for prototype and pre-production builds, and prepare readiness reports on supply risks, constraints, and mitigation plans.
• Maintain dashboards and trackers, and analyze datasets to identify trends, risks, or bottlenecks affecting project timelines.
• Facilitate internal and external workshops for idea generation, tracking, and implementation, including sessions with suppliers and consulting partners.
• Translate top goals and KPIs into actionable plans, and support benchmarking activities such as competitive teardown analysis.
• Prepare management presentations, weekly tracking reports, and summaries of findings for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support preparation and execution of supplier negotiations.
• Contribute to process improvement through automation, visualization, and standardization of internal templates and tools.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Program Management, and Quality to consolidate inputs and status updates.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $20 per hour.
• Hands-on experience on meaningful projects alongside talented professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative vehicle projects and gain broader knowledge of the automotive industry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed