About the role#
Base Power Company is seeking a Hardware Sourcing Intern to manage supplier relationships and support product development and manufacturing. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure the necessary materials and processes are in place to support the product roadmap. This role focuses primarily on general hardware manufacturing.
What you'll do#
- Create and execute requests for proposals (RFPs).
- Develop cost models to support sourcing decisions.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
- Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement cost management strategies for new and existing products.
- Ensure suppliers are prepared for prototype builds, product ramp-up, and mass production.
- Present recommendations regarding contract awards, cost reviews, and supply chain risk assessments.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
- Strong Excel and spreadsheet analysis skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- A flexible, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Experience or coursework related to hardware manufacturing, supply chain, or operations.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Base Power Company
Base Power Company operates in the energy technology sector. Founded in 2023, the firm focuses on modernizing electrical grid infrastructure. It deploys a network of distributed batteries to support power demand across the United States. The company is based in Austin and employs over 400 people.
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