Supply Chain & Procurement Intern - Summer 2027

Ralliant•Plainville, CT

4d•$21 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain / Procurement Intern supports the purchasing and supply chain teams in improving supplier performance, material availability, inventory, delivery, and cost. Under the guidance of a Materials Manager or Supply Chain professional, the intern will gain practical experience in purchasing, supplier management, inventory, and manufacturing operations. The intern will support purchasing, supplier follow-up, and supply chain improvement activities, and partner with purchasing, supply chain, and operations to complete assigned projects.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or MBA degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field
Anticipated graduation date between Winter 2026 and Spring 2028
Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale
Ability to collect and analyze data using Microsoft Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines
Willingness to spend time in both office and manufacturing environments
Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and respectful workplace practices
Frequently required to sit, use a computer, communicate with others, and reach with hands and arms
Regularly required to stand, walk, and move through office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments
May occasionally bend, squat, turn, or twist
Must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in office areas and may be loud in manufacturing or production areas
Will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields
Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas
Must also be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation as required for assigned work

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of purchasing, supply chain, inventory, or manufacturing processes
Interest or exposure to Lean, Kanban, VMI, or continuous improvement is preferred

Responsibilities

Learn and apply the Ralliant Business System (RBS) lean principles to support continuous improvement initiatives
Assist buyers with purchase orders, supplier follow-up, delivery dates, lead times, and material availability
Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery performance, pricing, and supply issues
Support Kanban and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to improve material flow and availability
Assist with RFQs, quote comparisons, sourcing activities, and supplier research
Collect and analyze purchasing, supplier, inventory, and delivery data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Support supplier performance activities, including on-time delivery, lead time, and supplier issue resolution
Help identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve inventory, and eliminate waste using Lean principles
Create and maintain Excel reports and purchasing/supply chain metrics
Prepare project updates, data summaries, recommendations, and final presentations for supply chain and procurement leadership
May be assigned additional projects and responsibilities at the sole discretion of the manager or supervisor