Intern- Buyer

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off (PTO)

Relocation housing benefits

Job summary

Symbotic in Wilmington, MA is seeking an Intern-Buyer to join our Procurement team within the Supply Chain organization for Summer 2027 (May-Aug). You will support the sourcing manager with procurement activities, supplier engagement, data analysis, and project-based improvements that drive informed sourcing decisions.

Relocation housing benefits are provided for eligible students; you will work with engineers and suppliers to understand product requirements and assist in data-backed

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations, business, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or supplier management from coursework or projects.
• Ability to engage with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional business partners.
• Analytical skills and comfort working with purchasing, supplier, cost, or material usage data.
• Interest in procurement within high-tech, industrial, automation, robotics, or adjacent industries.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing manager with day-to-day procurement activities and sprint-based priorities.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier data to identify cost, consolidation, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to understand product requirements, materials usage, and sourcing needs.
• Support supplier engagement and coordination for components and materials used in autonomous bot products.
• Contribute to product-focused procurement projects and develop data-backed findings and recommendations.
• Work with cross-functional partners to troubleshoot and resolve procurement-related issues.

Job description

Time type: full time
Posted on: November 09, 2026
Job requisition id: R8448

Term: Summer 2027(May-Aug)

At Symbotic, early career talent plays a meaningful role in helping us reimagine the future of supply chain automation. Through our Internship and Co-op programs, students have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and business leaders, and gain hands-on exposure to the technologies powering our end-to-end robotics and automation solutions. We are looking for curious, motivated students who are excited to solve complex problems, bring new perspectives to cross-functional teams, and see their work make an impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

Along the way, Interns and Co-ops are supported through mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and a robust calendar of events designed to help them build community and grow their careers. Symbotic offers transportation and housing benefits for students who meet our relocation requirements.

Continue reading below to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

What we need

Symbotic is seeking an Intern- Buyer to join our Procurement team within our Supply Chain organization. Your job will be to support the sourcing manager with procurement activities, supplier engagement, supply-base analysis, and project-based improvements that help the team make informed sourcing decisions.

What we do

Our team supports sourcing and procurement activities for Symbotic products and works closely with engineering and suppliers. The group supports procurement work related to autonomous bots, contributes to sprint-based priorities, and identifies opportunities across the supply base through consolidation, analytics, and product-focused work.

What you'll do

• Support the sourcing manager with day-to-day procurement activities and sprint-based team priorities.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier data to identify supply-base consolidation, cost, and process improvement opportunities.
• Work with engineers and suppliers to understand product requirements, material usage, and sourcing needs.
• Support supplier engagement and coordination for components and materials used in autonomous bot products.
• Contribute to product-focused procurement projects and develop data-backed findings and recommendations for the team.
• Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners to troubleshoot and resolve procurement-related issues.

What you'll need

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or supplier management through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Ability to engage effectively with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional business partners.
• Analytical skills and comfort working with purchasing, supplier, cost, or material-usage data.
• Interest in procurement within high-tech, industrial, automation, robotics, or an adjacent industry.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.
• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $29.00 - $37.95 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.