Supply Chain Internship

Bakersfield, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

The A-C Electric Company Internship Experience Program gives students a hands-on, structured opportunity to learn how procurement and supply chain teams support electrical construction. During this 10-week internship, you’ll work alongside purchasing and project management teams as they source, manage, and deliver the materials and equipment needed for active construction projects. You’ll gain exposure to vendor relationships, inventory management, cost control, and supply chain processes while building professional skills through mentorship, networking, and structured learning experiences.

As a Supply Chain Intern, your key responsibilities will be:

• Supporting project purchasing by helping source materials, tools, and equipment for active electrical construction projects.
• Researching vendors and suppliers by gathering information about cost, quality, lead times, and other considerations that support sourcing decisions.
• Supporting purchasing activities by assisting with the negotiation of supplier pricing and terms, tracking purchase orders, monitoring delivery schedules and backorders, and helping maintain accurate procurement records.
• Coordinating material needs by working with project managers and field teams to help ensure required materials are identified and available when needed.
• Supporting inventory and supply chain processes by assisting with inventory control, maintaining information insystems such as Spectrum and Procore, and contributing toefforts that improve procurement and supply chain processes.

During the 10-week program, you’ll alsohave opportunities to:

• Complete a continuous-improvement project focused on aprocurement or supply-chain process and present your findings tosenior leadership at the end of the internship.
• Participate in Book Club assignments designed to strengthen leadership and communication skills.
• Learn from experienced professionals through mentorship and day-to-day collaboration with purchasing managers and project teams.
• Build your professional network through interaction with suppliers, vendors, project teams, and other industry professionals.
• Explore supply chain careers while developing practical experience with procurement systems, inventory management, cost analysis, logistics, and construction operations.

• Current enrollment at a college or university with an expected graduation date on or before August 2029.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework foryour major or 2.75 overall.
• Availability to work full-time
  , 40 hours per week, forthe entire 10-week Summer 2027 internship.
• Ability to relocate to Bakersfield, CA
  , for the duration of the internship.

• Coursework in Supply Chain Management
  , Procurement and Contract Management, Business Administration with an operationsor logistics focus, or a quantitatively focused business program.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills demonstrated through leadership positions, team activities, or student andcivic organizations.
• Relevant technical experience gained through projects,research, internships, or other applied learning opportunities.
• Strong communication skills
  , enthusiasm for learning, andan interest in building relationships and understanding howsupply chain activities support construction projects.

Pay Range: $19.00–$24.00 per hour*

* This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary based onjob-related factors, including relevant experience, skills,education, certifications, and work location.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Seasonal

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