Procurement Analyst Undergraduate Intern - 2027

We have an opening for an Undergraduate Student Intern in the Procurement Department to support the acquisition of goods and services for a national laboratory. You will gain practical exposure to the contract lifecycle, including acquisition planning, drafting requests for proposals, proposal and quote analysis, supplier communication, contract documentation, invoice review, and process improvement. This internship is intended to provide practical experience and development opportunities for a student interested in procurement or supply chain management.
Depending on your assignment, this position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
You will
Help prepare and review documents describing what the Laboratory needs to purchase, the work suppliers will perform, and the plan for making the purchase.
Research potential suppliers and organize information about their products, services, and capabilities.
Help prepare and send requests inviting suppliers to provide pricing or proposals.
Review supplier responses for completeness and how well they meet the Laboratory’s requirements, using guidelines provided by the team.
Gather and compare cost and pricing information to help contract analysts evaluate supplier offers.
Help manage purchase orders and contracts by updating records, organizing documents, and tracking required actions.
Work with purchasing staff, Laboratory employees, project teams, and suppliers to gather information and support purchasing activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act. See the Additional Information section for details.
Must be a college or university student pursuing a junior or senior year of an undergraduate degree or emphasis area in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to defined business or procurement problems.
Interest in contracts, purchasing, supply chain operations, supplier management, or business analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient command of standard Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to organize information, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated attention to detail and sound judgment when handling business information.
Qualifications We Desire
Reviewing and comparing pricing, invoices, contracts, purchase orders, or other business documents.
Researching suppliers, comparing products or services, or learning how organizations purchase goods, manage inventory, or coordinate deliveries.
Using business software to track purchases, inventory, finances, or contracts.
Analyzing information and preparing reports, presentations, dashboards, or recommendations.
Pay Range
$23.26 - $31.62 Hourly
This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

Employment type
Intern

Work arrangement
Hybrid