Procurement and Supply Chain Intern

• Assist with creating and processing purchase orders and tracking order status through completion
• Support vendor and supplier communications regarding pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and documentation requirements
• Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supply chain risks
• Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, procurement files, and purchasing databases
• Help monitor inventory levels and support replenishment planning to ensure material availability
• Participate in supplier performance reviews by tracking quality, delivery, and service metrics
• Assist with invoice reconciliation and resolution of purchasing discrepancies between suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams to support purchasing and supply chain initiatives
• Develop reports and dashboards providing visibility into purchasing activity, spend, inventory, and vendor performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on procurement efficiency, cost management, and process standardization

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Must be a US Citizen
• Previous internship or co‑op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries (preferred)
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI (preferred)
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc. (preferred)
• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (preferred)
• Current full‑time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school (preferred)

Demonstrates strong analytical skills in procurement and inventory management, with proficiency in data analysis tools like Tableau and Power BI. Capable of effective communication and collaboration across teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and vendor performance.

• Data Analysis
• Procurement Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Vendor Communication
• Inventory Management

• Data Analysis
• Procurement Management
• Inventory Management
• Invoice Reconciliation
• Purchase Order Processing
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Programming Languages
• Cost Management
• Process Standardization

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

• Supply Chain
• Vendor Management
• Construction Management
• Finance
• Human Resources

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Tableau
• Power BI