Purchasing Intern

Job Description

Purchasing Intern | Elevate Aircraft Seating

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site internship at Elevate Aircraft Seating, located in Huntington Beach, CA. The company builds business-class aircraft seating for the aerospace industry. This role offers students a chance to gain hands-on experience, supporting the production and delivery of these critical components. It provides real-world exposure to how aerospace programs are executed, while helping enhance sourcing efficiency and on-time project execution.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Huntington Beach, CA
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Supply chain team
• Mission: Analyze supply chain performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to strategies that enhance sourcing efficiency and on-time project execution.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Assist Commodity Managers in planning and executing procurement activities for strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Analyze: Review RFQ bid packages to summarize key cost, lead time, and risk considerations for sourcing decisions.
• Expedite: Monitor critical part shortages and help with expediting efforts to ensure on-time program execution.
• Resolve: Coordinate with suppliers to resolve nonconformances (NCs) in the purchasing queue and obtain RMAs.
• Lead: Take ownership of leading daily morning board meetings, driving accountability and helping the team stay aligned on priorities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, Supply Chain, or a related field. Expected graduation date must be between December 2025 and June 2027, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: Desire to gain hands-on experience and engage with physical products. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Requires an analytical mindset to synthesize information from multiple sources and proficiency in risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Bonus: A track record of academic excellence and self-motivation, along with a strong interest in the aerospace industry.