Procurement & Supply Chain Intern: Data Center Ops

QTS Realty Trust; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Dallas offers a summer Procurement and Supply Chain internship, giving hands-on exposure to the data center industry and the full lifecycle of purchasing. You will assist with creating and processing purchase orders, vendor communications, inventory analysis and reporting; collaborate with Operations, Finance and Logistics, and develop dashboards.

Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program and be a US citizen; familiarity with Tableau/Power BI and Excel

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and processing purchase orders and tracking order status through completion.
• Support vendor and supplier communications regarding pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and documentation requirements.
• Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify trends, cost‑saving opportunities, and supply chain risks.
• Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, procurement files, and purchasing databases.
• Help monitor inventory levels and support replenishment planning to ensure material availability.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews by tracking quality, delivery, and service metrics.
• Assist with invoice reconciliation and resolution of purchasing discrepancies between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams to support purchasing and supply chain initiatives.
• Develop reports and dashboards that provide visibility into purchasing activity, spend, inventory, and vendor performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on procurement efficiency, cost management, and process standardization.]
• We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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Skills

US Citizenship

Verbal & Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Java

Job description

QTS Data Centers in Dallas offers a summer Procurement and Supply Chain internship, giving hands-on exposure to the data center industry and the full lifecycle of purchasing. You will assist with creating and processing purchase orders, vendor communications, inventory analysis and reporting; collaborate with Operations, Finance and Logistics, and develop dashboards.

Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program and be a US citizen; familiarity with Tableau/Power BI and Excel