Intern - Buyer

We want to learn from you! Our teams at Symbotic value the early career talent that helps us solve critical issues in creative and innovative ways. That is why we offer internship and co-op programs where students have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals on some of our most pivotal projects. We invite students from institutions across the country to apply online or engage with our teams on campus at career fairs and other events. Symbotic offers an extensive calendar of events including lunch and learns, social outings, and volunteer opportunities for our interns and co-ops to engage in.    

The summer intern session is a 12-week, full-time (40 hours Monday-Friday) program while the co-op cohorts typically run 16-weeks in the Spring and Fall. In both programs, students are paid a competitive hourly rate. Continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!    

What we need

Join us as a Buyer Intern to support the Supply Chain team in ensuring the smooth transition of goods through the entire supply chain process. You will gain hands-on experience helping our teams' purchasing activities by tracking orders, analyzing cost-saving opportunities, and working cross-functionally to support our growing business.   

You’ll be a part of our global sourcing, procurement, and third-party supplier team developing innovative category management strategies in collaboration with the business. The team focuses on strategic third-party partner agreements and helps support supplier relationship management, and commercial and financial pricing models for overall supplier performance.   

What you’ll do    

• Track, expedite, and follow up on material orders to ensure timely delivery while working with stakeholders to prioritize orders based on customer needs.   

• Review purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, including vendor consolidation, contract negotiations, and alignment of suppliers.  

• Collaborate with the installation buying team to support vendor interactions and PO management to ensure smooth communication and order processing.   

• Work cross-functionally with departments like planning, receiving, engineering, and accounting to troubleshoot and resolve purchasing-related issues.  

What you’ll need    

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business administration, or a related field.   

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.   

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.  

• Experience with PowerBI or prior project management experience is considered a plus.   

• Strong communication skills and ability to approach challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. 

Our Environment    

• Likelihood of 1-2 trips throughout the internship for vendor visits. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and can drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.