Procurement Intern

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) invites applications for a Procurement Internship in Colorado.

As a true extension of the Purchasing and Supply Chain team, you will engage in vendor relations, order tracking, market analysis, and cost optimization across active projects. The program offers hands-on experience through real-world projects, exposure to supplier negotiations, and opportunities to shadow procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with procurement software (like JDE) or ability to learn enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Purchase orders, vendor management, and procurement records handling.
• Support market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and supplier options.
• Assist with research and implementation of procurement process improvements.

Skills

Vendor management

Market analysis

Purchasing

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

JDE ERP

Job description

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare.

At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About This Role

Procurement Internship 2027

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

Internship Overview

We believe the best way to start your career is by doing work you actually care about. In our internship program, you take the driver’s seat. We tailor your day-to-day projects around your specific career interests and goals, not just a checklist of corporate chores.

As a leading electrical contractor, we’ll give you an insider’s look into the industry through real-world experience on active projects. You’ll get to see how different teams collaborate to bring complex projects to life, build practical and professional skills, and learn directly from industry pros in the field and office.

Role Overview

As a Procurement intern, you’ll be a true extension of our Purchasing and Supply Chain team, getting hands-on experience in vendor relations, order tracking, market analysis, cost optimization and purchasing operations across our active project sites.

Because our program is tailored to your goals, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the areas that interest you most. You might help manage purchase orders, research strategic supplier options, track material deliveries, or evaluate procurement processes to cut down on lead times. No matter where your interests lead, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that make a lasting impact on our culture and company.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order & Vendor Management

• Assist with creating, reviewing, and processing purchase orders, invoices, and procurement records.
• Track deliveries and maintain communication with suppliers to ensure materials arrive on time.
• Investigate and help resolve billing or order discrepancies.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

• Support market analysis to evaluate potential suppliers, assess industry trends, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Assist in researching sourcing strategies to optimize material quality, pricing, and delivery schedules for active jobs.

Explore What Interests You Most

• Tailor your project workload around your specific career goals.
• You’ll get opportunities to shadow negotiation strategies, dive into supply chain analytics, assist with vendor relationship management, or evaluate process improvements to streamline purchasing workflows.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Curious and ready to jump in, just bring enthusiasm, ask great questions, and be excited to take ownership of supply chain and purchasing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset focused on efficiency, accuracy, and vendor relationships.
• Trustworthy and ethical, with high professionalism, and discretion when working with internal teams and external suppliers.

Demonstrated Accomplishment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across project teams and vendor networks.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to assist with cost analysis and delivering tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with financial/procurement software (like JDE) or a quick ability to learn new enterprise platforms.

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

What You'll Get

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. *

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $20.00/Hr. - USD $25.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.