Supply Chain & Procurement Intern - Summer 2027

Ralliant•Plainville, CT

4d•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.

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
Basic understanding of purchasing, supply chain, inventory, or manufacturing processes
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
Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and respectful workplace practices

Nice To Haves

Interest or exposure to Lean, Kanban, VMI, or continuous improvement is preferred
Willingness to spend time in both office and manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Supports purchasing, supplier follow-up, and supply chain improvement activities.
Partners with purchasing, supply chain, and operations to complete assigned projects
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