About the role#
As a Summer Intern in Procurement, you will gain hands-on experience supporting supply chain activities at our San Antonio facility. You will work alongside experienced professionals to learn how purchasing decisions, supplier relationships, and material availability support our aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. This 10 to 12 week internship allows you to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business needs and develop practical skills in data analysis and supplier coordination.
What you'll do#
- Assist with daily procurement tasks such as purchase order processing, tracking, and follow-up.
- Support communication and coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and services are available.
- Monitor open purchase orders, delivery dates, and supplier commitments to identify potential delays.
- Review purchasing data, maintain records, and update procurement reports and tracking tools.
- Analyze procurement trends, supplier performance, pricing, and other purchasing metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with procurement, planning, inventory, and other cross-functional teams.
- Participate in special projects and assignments based on departmental priorities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor's degree program for Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage information accurately.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments.
- Interest in procurement, purchasing, supplier management, or strategic sourcing.
- Experience with Excel functions, spreadsheets, data analysis, or reporting.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning or purchasing systems.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, initiative, and curiosity.
Location & details#
- Location: San Antonio, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Duration: 10 to 12 weeks.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time paid internship.
About StandardAero
StandardAero provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the aviation and aerospace sectors. The company operates through divisions focused on engine services and component repair. It serves customers across business and commercial aviation, the military, and industrial power markets. Founded in 1911, the organization maintains 49 facilities globally and employs nearly 7,500 people. Its headquarters are located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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