Procurement Internship - Summer 2027

FlightSafety International Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

FlightSafety International invites applications for a Procurement Intern position based in Columbus, OH. This paid 10-week internship runs June 1 to August 4, 2027, with a 40-hour work week, offering hands-on experience in sourcing suppliers, quotations, and spend analysis.

You will rotate through divisions, tackle team projects, assist with reporting, and gain exposure to supplier performance metrics and internal procurement workflows.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program; preferred major in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations or Business.
• GPA 3.0 or higher; must be on resume at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Understands the company concept, brand, customer and product goals.
• Rotates through divisions and proposes ideas to improve the business.
• Accepts business-focused projects to research, propose ideas and present final results.
• Engages with customers or clients to provide service and/or sales.
• Suggests improvements to management for customer service and internal processes.
• Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Education

Undergrad/Grad program in Procurement or Supply Chain or Finance

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

The Procurement Intern will perform meaningful work alongside other talented professionals gaining insight to FlightSafety International's culture and business philosophy. The role supports the procurement process by sourcing suppliers, requesting quotations, and analyzing pricing to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions. Responsibilities include creating, tracking, and maintaining purchase orders to enable timely procurement, as well as coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to monitor deliveries and resolve order-related issues. The position also partners with Procurement Operations to assist with reporting, data analytics, spend analysis, and evaluating supplier performance.

This paid internship is a 10-week program that will begin June 1st, and will conclude August 4th, 2027. 40 hours per week will be expected of each intern.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.
• Rotates through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business.
• Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship.
• Engages with customers or clients and provides service and/or sales.
• Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.
• Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.

Minimum Education

• Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, working towards a Bachelor's or Master'sdegree. A major in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations or Business is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application. Must be submitted on resume.

Minimum Experience

• Fundamental knowledge of computer programs, techniques, and concepts for the area of application.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, positive, personable, and ability to develop relationships.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.