Procurement Analyst Undergraduate Intern - Summer 2027

LLNL•Livermore, CA

16h•$23 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring an undergraduate student intern in its Procurement Department to support the acquisition of goods and services. The internship provides practical experience with the contract lifecycle, including acquisition planning, drafting requests for proposals, analyzing proposals and quotes, communicating with suppliers, maintaining contract documentation, reviewing invoices, and improving processes. It is intended to provide development opportunities for students interested in procurement or supply chain management. Depending on the assignment, the position may follow a hybrid schedule with in-person and virtual work, including the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

Requirements

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Must be a college or university student pursuing the junior or senior year of an undergraduate degree or emphasis area in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to defined business or procurement problems.
Interest in contracts, purchasing, supply chain operations, supplier management, or business analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient command of standard Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to organize information, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated attention to detail and sound judgment when handling business information.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing and comparing pricing, invoices, contracts, purchase orders, or other business documents.
Experience researching suppliers, comparing products or services, or learning how organizations purchase goods, manage inventory, or coordinate deliveries.
Experience using business software to track purchases, inventory, finances, or contracts.
Experience analyzing information and preparing reports, presentations, dashboards, or recommendations.

Responsibilities

Help prepare and review documents describing the Laboratory’s purchasing needs, supplier work, and purchasing plan.
Research potential suppliers and organize information about their products, services, and capabilities.
Help prepare and send requests for supplier pricing or proposals.
Review supplier responses for completeness and alignment with Laboratory requirements, using team-provided guidelines.
Gather and compare cost and pricing information to help contract analysts evaluate supplier offers.
Help manage purchase orders and contracts by updating records, organizing documents, and tracking required actions.
Work with purchasing staff, Laboratory employees, project teams, and suppliers to gather information and support purchasing activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.