About the role#
We are looking for an intern to join our Indirect Procurement team. This role provides hands-on experience with purchasing processes and data analysis within a semiconductor environment. You will work on real-world projects and gain insight into how procurement supports our operations.
What you'll do#
- Support daily purchasing tasks, including review of requisitions, creation of purchase orders, and tracking open orders.
- Assist with sourcing activities and request for quote (RFQ) processes by gathering supplier quotes and creating bid comparisons.
- Analyze spend, pricing, and purchase history to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding lead times, delivery status, and commercial questions.
- Help onboard new suppliers and maintain accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams across Finance, IT, Engineering, Operations, and Legal.
- Participate in process-improvement projects and support special initiatives related to supplier performance.
- Assist with supplier research and benchmarking to identify market alternatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Operations, Engineering, or Data Analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working with data and Microsoft Excel.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work collaboratively with different teams.
- Interest in procurement, supply chain, or the semiconductor industry.
- Preferred: Experience with Excel functions like PivotTables and VLOOKUP, or familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in San Jose, California.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
About Rambus
Rambus develops hardware and software for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1990 and based in San Jose, the company focuses on memory, interfaces, and security technologies. It provides IP cores, chips, and architecture licenses to chip designers and system manufacturers. The firm employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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