Summer Buyer Intern, Procurement & Supply Chain

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

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