Supply Chain Intern
Own sourcing for assigned parts and negotiate with suppliers in a hands-on internship at a next-generation power company.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Own sourcing for a set of assigned parts
- Run the RFQ process end to end
- Negotiate cost and terms directly with suppliers
- Track supplier performance
- Support qualification of new suppliers
Must have
- Working toward a degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations, mechanical engineering, business, or another quantitative field
Nice to have
- Strong spreadsheet skills
- Comfort working with large datasets
- Exposure to an MRP or ERP system
- SQL, Python, or scripting skills
Practical constraints
- Available to work in person in Austin, TX for the duration of the internship
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Supply Chain Intern at Base Power Company is responsible for managing the sourcing process for specific parts, including running RFQs and negotiating terms with suppliers. Key skills include strong spreadsheet proficiency and familiarity with data analysis tools, while a background in supply chain or engineering is preferred. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is comfortable making decisions with incomplete information. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting the company's in-house manufacturing efforts and ensuring timely delivery of components.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Base Power Company's careers page September 19, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Supply Chain 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 Supply Chain Intern role at Base Power Company.
From the original posting
About the Role
Base designs its own hardware, builds it in its own factory, installs it at homes, and sells the power. That vertical integration is our advantage, and it means the suppliers we choose and the deals we strike directly shape our cost and speed.
As a GSM Intern, you will own sourcing for a set of assigned parts, run the RFQ process end to end, and negotiate cost and terms directly with suppliers.
This is not a shadowing internship. You will be given parts to source, suppliers to negotiate with, and quotes that carry real weight in our build cost. The work sits between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance, and suits someone who thinks in systems, is comfortable acting on incomplete information, and likes building durable, repeatable sourcing processes.
What You’ll Do
Own sourcing for a set of assigned parts: build and run RFQs, compare supplier quotes on cost, lead time, and capacity, and make the call on award.
Negotiate price, payment terms, and lead time directly with suppliers, and track savings against the prior baseline.
Build supplier cost models — bottoms-up where you can — so you can tell a fair quote from a padded one.
Support qualification of new suppliers and second sources for critical components: gather quotes, samples, and capability data for the team’s decision.
Track supplier performance — cost, delivery, and quality — and flag risk before it hits the production line.
What You’ll Bring
Working toward a degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations, mechanical engineering, business, or another quantitative field — or on a comparable path.
Strong spreadsheet skills and comfort working with large, messy datasets. SQL, Python, or scripting is a plus.
Genuine interest in how physical products get built. Exposure to an MRP or ERP system (Odoo, SAP, NetSuite) is a plus, not a requirement.
Clear, direct written communication — you will send RFQs, quote comparisons, and escalations to suppliers and internal teams.
Bias to action and follow-through. You close loops without being asked twice.
Available to work in person in Austin, TX for the duration of the internship.
About the Team
Global Supply Management owns every part that goes into a Base battery and its associated systems. This includes sourcing, planning, and getting it to the line on time. We are ramping in-house manufacturing of our own battery product while qualifying second sources for critical components, which means the plan changes often and the cost of being wrong is a stopped line. Sourcing is where that pressure lands first: the team decides who we buy from and on what terms, and builds the leverage and systems that make those calls repeatable.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
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