Base
power
HardwareSourcingIntern
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“Hardware Sourcing Intern at Base. Skills: Supplier management, Cost analysis, Negotiation. Create and run requests for proposals. Develop cost models”
Industry & Context.
Solutions-oriented mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Excel and spreadsheet analysis skills, Clear written and verbal communication skills, A flexible, solutions-oriented mindset
Nice to Have
Experience or coursework related to hardware manufacturing, supply chain, or operations
What You'll Do.
Create and run requests for proposals
Build and maintain supplier partnerships
Implement sourcing and cost management strategies
Ensure suppliers deliver on prototype builds
Present recommendations on contract awards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams; Work directly with key suppliers
Communication Scope
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project management abilities
Full Job Description
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 Pa
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