Supply Chain Intern: Hands-on, Mentored Summer Role

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI); Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking a summer intern to support our Supply Chain team in a full-time capacity. The internship will run from May 2027 – August 2027, offering hands-on experience, technical training, and mentoring from professional staff within a collaborative team environment.

The internship emphasizes learning through real procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, market analysis, PO preparation, performance tracking, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the supply chain team in sourcing suppliers and obtaining competitive quotations.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify potential vendors and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with preparing purchase orders, supplier evaluations, and contract documentation.
• Help monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Support the tracking and reporting of key procurement metrics (e.g., spend analysis, supplier performance).
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as required to support the procurement function.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Technical skills application

Independent problem solving

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Drive to achieve goals

MS Office proficiency

US citizen

Real ID driver's license

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Master's program (fall 2027)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking a summer intern to support our Supply Chain team in a full-time capacity. The internship will run from May 2027 – August 2027, offering hands-on experience, technical training, and mentoring from professional staff within a collaborative team environment.

The internship emphasizes learning through real procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, market analysis, PO preparation, performance tracking, and process improvements.