About the role#
This internship offers practical experience in the procurement department at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. You will gain exposure to the full contract lifecycle, including acquisition planning, drafting requests for proposals, and managing supplier communications. This role is designed for students interested in supply chain management and purchasing operations.
What you'll do#
- Help prepare and review documents that describe laboratory purchasing needs, supplier work scopes, and acquisition plans.
- Research potential suppliers and organize information regarding their capabilities, products, and services.
- Prepare and send requests for pricing or proposals to suppliers.
- Review supplier responses to ensure they meet laboratory requirements.
- Gather and compare cost information to assist contract analysts with offer evaluations.
- Manage purchase orders and contracts by updating records, organizing documentation, and tracking required actions.
- Collaborate with purchasing staff, project teams, and employees to gather information and support procurement activities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a junior or senior in an undergraduate program for Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to business or procurement tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize information, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and sound judgment when handling business information.
- Eligibility to access the laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Location & details#
- Location: Livermore, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with flexibility to work from home one or more days per week depending on the assignment.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position with a pay range of $23.26 to $31.62 hourly, based on a step structure determined by completed academic years.
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a government research facility based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1952, it operates as part of the National Nuclear Security Administration under the Department of Energy. The laboratory employs nearly 10,000 people and focuses on research in physics, engineering, chemistry, and mathematics. Its work supports national security through programs in defense, energy, and environmental science.
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