Supply Chain Internship

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) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.

Job Summary

SMSI is looking for a summer intern to support our Supply Chain team in a full-time capacity. The intern will benefit from hands‑on experience, technical training, mentoring from professional staff, and working within a positive team environment. The internship will run from May of 2027 – August of 2027.

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.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands.
• Solve problems independently with some direction.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Positive attitude and a good work ethic.
• Self‑motivated to meet deadlines.
• Attention to details and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrates drive to achieve goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel and Outlook
• The candidate must be US Citizen.
• The candidate must have an active Real ID driver’s license for badging and onboarding.

Education

Students must be enrolled at an accredited university, with the goal of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain. Students must be entering their Junior, or Senior, year in school beginning fall of 2026; or be enrolled in a master’s program for fall of 2027.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.