Start your career in supply chain management with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry. Dive into real projects and prepare for a rewarding career in aerospace and defense. This isn’t a typical internship – our interns actively contribute to meaningful supply chain activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience by working alongside seasoned professionals on projects that directly relate to your field of study. Bring your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn, and we will provide a collaborative environment where you can grow and succeed.
Summer internships are typically 10-12 weeks starting in late May/early June and work an average of 40 hours a week. Depending on satisfactory completion of certain criteria during your internship, you may be considered for a full-time position upon graduation. As an Intern, you’ll ask questions, get involved, bring your ideas, be part of an actual project team, attend planning meetings, complete assignments as tasked by your team, absorb and learn from your team and apply that learning to projects assigned.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn fundamental business processes and procedures, build your technical foundation through practice and mentorship, and participate in an in-depth program built by our University Recruiting team, that includes cross-functional workshops and meeting with leadership to gain understanding of the business and Sierra Space culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists in the preparation of purchase orders and solicitation of bid proposals
- Conducts routine procurement tasks under supervision
- Supports senior buyers in supplier communication and order tracking
- Maintains procurement records and spreadsheets
- Assist in the collection and analysis of supply chain data to identify trends and patterns
- Prepare reports and dashboards to support decision-making processes
- Collaborate with various departments to optimize supply chain operations
- Support inventory management and procurement processes through data analysis
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency
About You
Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.
We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Majoring in Supply Chain Management or related field
- Must have at least one academic term remaining after the completion of the internship
- Students must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior undergraduate student or enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. Program
- Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
- Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of procurement processes and principles
- Familiarity with supplier management and basic negotiation techniques
- Awareness of the types of products and services relevant to Sierra Space
- Some experience in using supply chain software and tools, including Microsoft, SQL, SAP, PowerBI, etc.
- Able to perform data analysis and reporting
- Familiarity with data analytics and business intelligence software
- Basic knowledge in project management and process improvement methodologies
- Basic understanding of AI and machine learning