Aerospace Procurement & Contracts Intern

Heven AeroTech; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Heven AeroTech in Sterling, VA, seeks a Procurement & Contracts Intern to support purchasing, supplier coordination, contract administration, and related documentation in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will gain hands-on experience across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business objectives while learning procurement and contracts processes under experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Contract Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive business information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day procurement activities, including purchase requests, purchase orders, and supplier communications.
• Support the procurement team in obtaining and organizing supplier quotes, pricing, and related documentation.
• Assist with vendor and supplier research, onboarding, and information maintenance.
• Help maintain accurate procurement, contract, and supplier records.
• Support contract administration activities, including tracking contract status, expiration dates, deliverables, and required documentation.
• Assist with reviewing contracts and procurement documents for completeness and accuracy under the direction of procurement and contracts personnel.
• Maintain procurement and contract trackers, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Assist with invoice, purchase order, and receiving documentation to support the procure-to-pay process.
• Conduct research and analysis to support sourcing, supplier evaluations, and procurement initiatives.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and other materials for procurement and contracts activities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and other cross‑functional teams as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling supplier, pricing, contract, and company information.
• Follow company policies, procedures, purchasing requirements, and applicable compliance standards.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Office suite proficiency

Time management

Discretion with confidential info

Independent & collaborative work

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuing degree in Supply Chain / Procurement / Business / Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Excel (PivotTables)

Data analysis tools

Job description

Heven AeroTech in Sterling, VA, seeks a Procurement & Contracts Intern to support purchasing, supplier coordination, contract administration, and related documentation in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will gain hands-on experience across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business objectives while learning procurement and contracts processes under experienced professionals.