Hardware Sourcing Intern
Join Base Power Company as a Hardware Sourcing Intern to support supplier relationships and contribute to sourcing strategies in hardware manufacturing.
Requirements
- Education
- No formal education required
Joblaze summary
The Hardware Sourcing Intern at Base Power Company plays a crucial role in managing supplier relationships and supporting product development within the hardware manufacturing sector. This position requires strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel, along with effective communication and project management abilities. Ideal candidates are likely to have a background in supply chain or operations, and they should be adaptable to the fast-paced environment of a startup. Base emphasizes a collaborative culture where team members are encouraged to take ownership and contribute to the mission of transforming the energy grid.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday on Joblaze — tracked directly from Base Power Company's career page.
- Base Power Company has 158 other open roles including Operations Engineer, GTM, Material Handler, Growth Product Lead.
Quick facts
- Is the Hardware Sourcing Intern role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX.
- Where is the role based?
- Base Power Company is hiring for this position in Austin, TX.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Base Power Company targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Hardware Sourcing Intern role at Base Power Company.
From the original posting
About Base
Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
About the Role
Base is looking for a Sourcing Intern to help build and manage supplier relationships, support product development and manufacturing, and contribute to our sourcing strategy. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure the right suppliers, materials, and processes are in place to support our product roadmap. The role will primarily focus on general hardware manufacturing.
What You’ll Do
Create and run requests for proposals (RFPs).
Develop cost models.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for existing and new products.
Ensure suppliers are prepared to deliver on prototype builds, product ramp-up, and mass production.
Present recommendations on contract awards, cost reviews, and supply chain risk assessments.
What You’ll Bring
Strong Excel and spreadsheet analysis skills.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
A flexible, solutions-oriented mindset.
Preferred Skills
Experience or coursework related to hardware manufacturing, supply chain, or operations.
Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.