Supply Chain Intern
Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.
Job Summary
SMSI is looking for a summer intern to support our Supply Chain team in a full-time capacity. The intern will benefit from hands-on experience, technical training, mentoring from professional staff, and working within a positive team environment. The internship will run from May of 2027 – August of 2027.
Responsibilities
- Support the supply chain team in sourcing suppliers and obtaining competitive quotations.
- Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify potential vendors and cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with preparing purchase orders, supplier evaluations, and contract documentation.
- Help monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Support the tracking and reporting of key procurement metrics (e.g., spend analysis, supplier performance).
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
- Additional tasks and responsibilities as required to support the procurement function.
Required Skills/ Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands.
- Solve problems independently with some direction.
- Works effectively in a team environment.
- Positive attitude and a good work ethic.
- Self-motivated to meet deadlines.
- Attention to details and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrates drive to achieve goals
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel and Outlook
- The candidate must be US Citizen.
- The candidate must have an active Real ID driver’s license for badging and onboarding.
Education
Students must be enrolled at an accredited university, with the goal of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain. Students must be entering their Junior, or Senior, year in school beginning fall of 2026; or be enrolled in a master’s program for fall of 2027.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.