2025 Internship - Procurement

Are you interested in Government Contracts or Supply Chain Management?

If you're pursuing a degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and want to gain experience in Procurement we'd love to have you join our team!

We are seeking a Procurement Intern to help our team outline potential improvement areas in JHU/APL 's Supply Chain and support crucial subcontract closeout activities. This internship will offer both an overview of the procurement process as well as hands-on experience reviewing purchase requisitions, analyzing contractor proposals, and managing contract awards.

Special projects include, but are not limited to:

• Helping our team prepare for an upcoming Certified Purchasing System Review (CPSR),
• Assist with the rollout of a new procurements reports and metrics via business intelligence tools
• Assist Buyers and Subcontract Managers in price analysis in support of new awards

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Learning and improving our subcontract closeout process through new tools and processes.
• Assisting in the subcontract closeout activities of active and expired subcontracts.
• Expediting of open order reports and past due orders.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management or related business degree
• Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Are able to multi-task effectively
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Are proficient in the MS Office Suite
• To access APL's facilities and networks, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Coursework in Supply Chain and/or Process Management
• Experience with MS SharePoint

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.