Procurement Intern

The Exploration Company • Los Angeles, CA

19h

About The Position

The Exploration Company is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and can carry cargo, and potentially humans in the longer run. The Intern-Procurement Engineer will help ensure the on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery of the items needed to build the spacecraft.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration
• Ability to prioritize in view of high and often conflicting workload
• Knowledge in purchasing processes combined with a delivery mindset
• Ability to work equally well unsupervised or as part of a team
• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Quality and Teamwork
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders) due to federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR).

Responsibilities

• Scout, research and contact potential suppliers and evaluate their suitability for our project
• Actively communicate with suppliers to deliver valuable information to the team and achieve deliveries on quality, on time and on cost.
• Support the setup of digital processes for optimizing the efficiency of the exchanges between suppliers and The Exploration Company.
• Identify critical information and efficiently flow it to the relevant persons in the team.
• Support the procurement team during negotiations with suppliers.
• Creation of Purchase orders and processing of the related invoices, ensuring that the procure to pay process runs smoothly.

Benefits

• Agile decision-making
• Open and collaborative environment
• Fun work environment
• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees