Fall 2026 Procurement Intern

Stand Out For Good, Inc.•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Intern will be highly motivated, detail oriented and support the procurement operations that drive our windows, activations, and experiential projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in sourcing, budgeting, logistics, and vendor coordination while providing exposure to cross-functional teamwork and real-world procurement strategy. The intern will assist with financial tracking, allocation planning, and data analysis to help achieve cost-effective, high-quality project outcomes.

Requirements

Must have a few days of open availability and be able to work a minimum of 20-25 hours.
Junior, Senior, or recent graduate
Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Basic proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros, scenario modeling is a plus).
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Interest in procurement, logistics, or budgeting within a creative or retail environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced setting.

Nice To Haves

pivot tables, lookups, macros, scenario modeling is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in sourcing vendors, gathering quotes, and comparing pricing and quality.
Help maintain vendor communication, track order statuses, and support issue resolution related to product quality or delivery.
Update and organize purchase records, contracts, and procurement documentation.
Support tracking of vendor performance and service metrics.
Partner with teams to help prepare allocation plans aligned with project timelines and seasonal needs.
Assist with distributing assets and materials based on store requirements and available inventory.
Support case-pack and linear footage analysis to ensure accurate ordering and efficient allocation.
Assist with tracking project budgets and monitoring actual vs. planned spend.
Gather data for variance analysis and help identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare basic financial summaries or reports for internal review with guidance from the team.
Update procurement dashboards with data on shipping costs, damages, replacements, and other key metrics.
Assist with time-study data collection to help forecast labor needs for installations.
Use Excel to support simple data analysis, trend identification, and reporting tasks.
Help coordinate shipping schedules, freight details, and delivery timelines.
Assist in preparing packing specifications and monitoring quality checks for project installations.
Support troubleshooting delays or logistical issues by communicating with internal teams and vendors.