Summer Intern - Supply Chain (Procurement)

StandardAero, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

StandardAero, San Antonio, TX, offers a Summer Intern - Supply Chain (Procurement) program to gain hands-on experience in procurement activities and supplier coordination. You will work with seasoned professionals to understand how purchasing decisions support aviation MRO operations and maintain material availability.

Over 10-12 weeks, you’ll develop practical skills in procurement data analysis, reporting, and process improvement within a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain/Procurement).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage information accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day procurement activities, including purchase order processing, tracking, and follow-up.
• Support communication and coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and services are available when needed.
• Help monitor open purchase orders, delivery dates, and supplier commitments to identify potential delays or follow-up needs.
• Assist with reviewing purchasing data, maintaining records, and updating procurement reports and tracking tools.
• Support analysis of procurement trends, supplier performance, pricing, and other purchasing metrics.
• Help identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Inventory, and other cross-functional teams to support business needs.
• Participate in special projects and other assignments based on departmental priorities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Purchasing systems

Job description

Summer Intern - Supply Chain (Procurement)

San Antonio, TX

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Summer Intern - Supply Chain (Procurement) at StandardAero, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting procurement activities at our San Antonio facility. You'll work alongside experienced supply chain professionals to learn how purchasing decisions, supplier relationships, and material availability support our aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.

This 10-12-week summer internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business needs, contribute to team projects, and develop practical skills in procurement, data analysis, and supplier coordination.

What You'll Do

• Assist with day-to-day procurement activities, including purchase order processing, tracking, and follow-up.
• Support communication and coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders to help ensure materials and services are available when needed.
• Help monitor open purchase orders, delivery dates, and supplier commitments to identify potential delays or follow-up needs.
• Assist with reviewing purchasing data, maintaining records, and updating procurement reports and tracking tools.
• Support analysis of procurement trends, supplier performance, pricing, and other purchasing metrics.
• Help identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Inventory, and other cross-functional teams to support business needs.
• Participate in special projects and other assignments based on departmental priorities.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage information accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments.

Desired Skills

• Interest in procurement, purchasing, supplier management, or strategic sourcing.
• Experience with Excel functions, spreadsheets, data analysis, or reporting.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or purchasing systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced operational environment.

Internship Details

• Duration: 10-12 weeks.
• Timing: Summer 2027, typically beginning between mid-May and early June.
• Location: StandardAero, San Antonio, TX.
• Experience: Hands-on exposure to procurement operations, supplier coordination, and cross-functional supply chain activities.