Strategic Sourcing Intern

Internship – Strategic Sourcing

Position Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Intern will support the sourcing and procurement of high-value equipment—such as inverters, transformers, and other critical components—for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, data analytics, and contract negotiation within a fast‑growing sector of the energy industry.

The intern will work closely with the Strategic Sourcing team to analyze supplier data, support competitive bidding events, evaluate commercial proposals, and help optimize sourcing strategies. This internship is ideal for students interested in supply chain, engineering, business analytics, or renewable energy markets.

Primary Responsibilities

Supplier & Market Research

• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential suppliers for medium-voltage transformers, inverters, and other BESS components.

• Collect and analyze market intelligence, pricing trends, cost structures, and supplier capabilities.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Develop dashboards and reports to support sourcing decisions using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or SQL.

• Analyze historical spend, lead times, and supplier performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities.

Sourcing Event Support

• Support Request For Proposal (RFP) development, distribution, and evaluation.

• Help compare commercial bids, summarize results, and develop recommendation packages.

Contract Negotiation & Support

• Assist in preparing negotiation strategy materials, including cost breakdowns, risk assessments, and supplier scorecards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering, project management, legal, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on sourcing requirements and project timelines.

• Help track open actions and stakeholder feedback for sourcing projects.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision making.

• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in reporting, analysis, and documentation.

• Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

• Problem Solving: Approaches challenges with a structured and solutions-oriented mindset.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates accountability, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.

Education Experience

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field.

Reporting Structure:

• This position reports to the Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing