Aerospace Supply Chain Intern: Direct Materials & SOPs

Hermeus; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days sick leave

Unpaid time off

Weekly paid office lunches

Fully stocked breakrooms

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Intern to support direct materials procurement and help shape the foundation of Hermeus’s supply chain as we scale toward production and qualification. The internship runs for spring and summer (roughly 28 weeks total) with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and quality teams.

You will gain hands-on experience building systems, strengthening supplier infrastructure, and preparing our supply chain for repeatable

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience supporting direct materials procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills related to cost and payment terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Experience in or at an Aerospace or Defense manufacturer.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities for direct materials, ensuring timely delivery of components for vehicle programs.
• Conduct supplier gap analysis and help build and refine our approved supplier list.
• Assist in developing and documenting supply chain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support development and maintenance of standard parts lists (Min/Max) to improve sourcing efficiency and cost control.
• Help create templates and frameworks for supplier audits and quarterly business reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies with production goals.
• Contribute to process improvements that prepare the organization for scaled production and qualification.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Written verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Pursuing degree in Supply Chain or related field

GPA 3.0+

Tools

ERP systems

FAR/DFARS familiarity

Job description

Hermeus is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Intern to support direct materials procurement and help shape the foundation of Hermeus’s supply chain as we scale toward production and qualification. The internship runs for spring and summer (roughly 28 weeks total) with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and quality teams.

You will gain hands-on experience building systems, strengthening supplier infrastructure, and preparing our supply chain for repeatable