SkillBridge Internship – Project Procurement Manager

Siemens • Raleigh, NC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Procurement Manager SkillBridge Intern supports strategic sourcing and project procurement activities for Siemens customer projects throughout Georgia and Alabama. The role manages third-party spending on materials, equipment, and trade subcontractors; supports bid and proposal efforts; develops sourcing strategies; conducts RFQs and RFPs; performs bid leveling; negotiates commercial terms; and partners with sales, engineering, finance, and operations teams to improve project competitiveness and profitability. The internship provides structured on-the-job training in construction procurement, contract administration, supplier management, cost reduction, negotiation, analytics, and project execution, while connecting military competencies with civilian procurement leadership careers.

This opportunity is exclusively for active-duty U.S. military service members who have formal approval to participate as a SkillBridge Intern through Vets2PM’s authorized SkillBridge program. Participants remain paid through their current U.S. Military wage and benefits and are not paid directly by Siemens during the internship. Successful completion may provide an opportunity to join Siemens. The role requires on-site work and travel up to 20% as needed.

Requirements

• Active military personnel only; participation in the program requires military approval.
• High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
• Demonstrated experience, applied knowledge, or aptitude in procurement or purchasing activities.
• Technical knowledge of construction, mechanical, electrical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, mechatronic, or related systems.
• Experience planning, coordinating, negotiating, or managing resources, contracts, suppliers, or mission-critical operations.
• Solid understanding of contract negotiation.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interface with customers and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to work on-site and travel up to 20% as needed.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. military experience as an E5 or above in the Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Guard, or Reserves.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Construction Management.
• Construction management and contract negotiation experience involving more than $1 million.
• Experience with minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned supplier development.
• Sourcing experience with design-build contractors and negotiation of teaming agreements.
• Design-build sourcing and teaming agreement experience.
• Procurement experience at a large global corporation.
• Experience using Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms.
• Experience participating in high-level meetings and preparing and presenting.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing events for construction materials, equipment, and subcontracted trade scopes.
• Lead RFQ/RFP development, subcontractor solicitations, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, risk provisions, and contracts exceeding $1 million.
• Develop supplier and subcontractor networks supporting building automation, fire alarm, security, electrical, and mechanical services.
• Analyze spending data using Excel and procurement tools to identify savings opportunities.
• Review subcontractor financial documents and assess supplier risk and capability.
• Partner with regional leadership to improve procurement processes and customer satisfaction.
• Support reporting, forecasting, dashboards, presentations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in category management, data analytics, and regional and national procurement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED