Base

power

IndirectSourcingIntern

Austin, Texas, United States; Minnesota, United States; Wisconsin, United States INTERNSHIP Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Indirect Sourcing Intern at Base. Skills: procurement, sourcing, vendor management. Assist with sourcing and procurement activities. Conduct market research and identify suppliers”

What You'll Achieve.

improve purchasing processes; analyze spend; support supplier relationships; cost savings

Industry & Context.

power
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

analytical and organizational skills, Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills, Interest in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or operations

What You'll Do.

Assist with sourcing and procurement activities

Conduct market research and identify suppliers

Support RFQ/RFP process

Maintain vendor and procurement databases

Track purchase orders

Analyze spend data and prepare reports

Collaborate with finance

Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities

Support contract administration and document organization

Participate in supplier meetings and discussions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders; Collaborate with finance, operations, and business teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal 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 We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Indirect Sourcing Intern to support our procurement and sourcing operations. This internship is ideal for someone interested in supply chain, procurement, vendor management, operations, or business strategy. The intern will assist with sourcing activities related to indirect spend categories such as office supplies, software, marketing services, facilities, logistics, and professional services. This role offers hands-on experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve purchasing processes, analyze spend, and support supplier relationships. What You’ll Do - Assist with sourcing and procurement activities for indirect spend categories - Conduct market research and identify potential suppliers/vendors - Support the RFQ/RFP process, including collecting quotes and comparing pricing - Maintain vendor and procurement databases - Help track purchase orders, contracts, and supplier performance metrics - Analyze spend data and prepare reports or dashboards for the sourcing team - Collaborate with finance, operations, and business teams to support purchasing needs - Assist in identifying cost savings and process improvement opportunities - Support contract administration and document organization - Participate in supplier meetings and internal sourcing discussions as needed What You’ll Bring - Strong analytical and organizational skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets - Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet

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