Intern- Buyer

Job Description

Term: Summer 2027 (May-Aug)

At Symbotic, early career talent plays a meaningful role in helping us reimagine the future of supply chain automation. Through our Internship and Co-op programs, students have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and business leaders, and gain hands-on exposure to the technologies powering our end-to-end robotics and automation solutions. We are looking for curious, motivated students who are excited to solve complex problems, bring new perspectives to cross-functional teams, and see their work make an impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

Along the way, Interns and Co-ops are supported through mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and a robust calendar of events designed to help them build community and grow their careers. Symbotic offers transportation and housing benefits for students who meet our relocation requirements.

Continue reading below to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

What we need

Symbotic is seeking an Intern- Buyer to join our Procurement team within our Supply Chain organization. Your job will be to support the sourcing manager with procurement activities, supplier engagement, supply-base analysis, and project-based improvements that help the team make informed sourcing decisions.

What we do

Our team supports sourcing and procurement activities for Symbotic products and works closely with engineering and suppliers. The group supports procurement work related to autonomous bots, contributes to sprint-based priorities, and identifies opportunities across the supply base through consolidation, analytics, and product-focused work.

What you'll do

• Support the sourcing manager with day-to-day procurement activities and sprint-based team priorities.

• Analyze purchasing and supplier data to identify supply-base consolidation, cost, and process improvement opportunities.

• Work with engineers and suppliers to understand product requirements, material usage, and sourcing needs.

• Support supplier engagement and coordination for components and materials used in autonomous bot products.

• Contribute to product-focused procurement projects and develop data-backed findings and recommendations for the team.

• Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners to troubleshoot and resolve procurement-related issues.

What you'll need

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.

• Foundational knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or supplier management through coursework, projects, or prior experience.

• Ability to engage effectively with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional business partners.

• Analytical skills and comfort working with purchasing, supplier, cost, or material-usage data.

• Interest in procurement within high-tech, industrial, automation, robotics, or an adjacent industry.

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Our Environment

• Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.

• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

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