Procurement Summer Intern
About The Position
STR is seeking a Summer 2026 Procurement Intern looking to gain practical experience in the field of Supply Chain. STR’s mission is to make the world a safer place. In this internship, you will directly support that mission by supporting STR’s advanced technology development programs finding Procurement solutions to meet our Program and Customer needs. You will assist in defining business solutions that enable STR to execute its contractual commitments while forging impactful relationships with internal stakeholders. You will understand why it is important to foster strong and trustful working relationships with suppliers and how success requires a team.
Requirements
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business disciplines, Liberal Arts, or Supply Chain Management or comparable Military experience
- Due to the nature of STR’s work and U.S export regulations, the successful candidate must be a US citizen.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work hard.
- A sense of duty and desire to contribute to Organizational success
- Ability to form respectful relationships with customers and colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organize tasks and prioritize assignments.
- Effective time management skills and punctuality
- Critical thinking, problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize under pressure.
- Ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Work with different types of contract vehicles
- Gain exposure to different STR technology areas and mission/system applications.
- Support supplier source selection, subcontract/purchase order placement, cost/price analysis, record keeping, negotiations, documentation preparation, subcontract/purchase order maintenance, and supplier management.
- Assist in the preparation of Requests for Proposal/Quotes, analysis and evaluation of proposals, negotiation of subcontract provisions, and ‘cradle to grave’ subcontract/purchase order administration.
- Gain an understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
- Gain insight into execution risk management
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Housing stipend
- Flexibility/work-life balance
- Vibrant community with fun summer activities inside and outside the office
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
