Material Supply Chain and Procurement Intern
General Dynamics Mission Systems•MA-Taunton, MA
14d•$28 - $28
About The Position
Overview: The Material and Procurement Intern will support the Manufacturing Planning and Supply Chain team in ensuring program and customer delivery requirements are met. This role offers hands-on experience in production planning, material control, supplier management, and workflow coordination. The intern will assist in various activities, including cross-functional collaboration, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline).
- Open to current sophomores or juniors
- Security clearance is not required for this position; however, the candidate should be eligible to obtain one in the future due to the nature of the work performed.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Basic knowledge of financial analysis and budgeting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Interest in supply chain management, procurement, and material planning.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities.
- Enthusiasm for learning and applying new concepts in a dynamic environment.
- Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology.
- Engineering Interns must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline with a preference for a standing of a sophomore or higher.
- Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with procurement processes and supplier management
- Experience with data analysis tools or ERP systems
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing purchase requisitions, supplier negotiations, and procurement processes.
- Support the development of material estimates and procurement documentation for proposals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program teams, functional areas, and suppliers.
- Contribute to supply chain efforts to monitor supplier performance and ensure customer expectations are met.
- Conduct research and assist in identifying cost-saving alternatives and new supply sources.
- Participate in the development of departmental budgets, KPIs, and metrics.
- Analyze data to support financial decision-making and strategic initiatives.
- Learn and apply cycle time management and resource planning techniques.
- Help track critical suppliers and assess their impact on customer deliverables.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Benefits
- GDMS employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
- In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Engineering Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues.
- Interns will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.
- You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
