Summer 2027 Intern

About the Role

ATI is seeking a Supply Chain Intern for Summer 2027 for our Procurement department at our Natrona Heights Operations. This internship offers hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier management, inventory, sourcing, and other supply chain activities within an industrial/manufacturing environment. The intern will apply classroom knowledge to real-world business situations and develop analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. The role involves collaboration with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and other departments to support material and service requirements and contribute to cost, quality, delivery, and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Support the preparation and processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Assist with obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations, proposals, pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Conduct supplier and market research to identify potential sourcing opportunities.
• Support supplier performance monitoring, including cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics.
• Assist with analyzing purchasing data, spending trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, pricing, and other purchasing requirements.
• Work with internal departments to help resolve material availability, delivery, invoicing, and supplier-related issues.
• Assist with inventory analysis and activities to improve material availability and inventory levels.
• Support competitive bidding and sourcing activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate supplier, purchasing, and material information within procurement and ERP systems.
• Participate in cost-reduction, supplier consolidation, process improvement, and other supply chain initiatives.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and analyses related to procurement and supply chain performance.
• Support contract and supplier documentation activities.
• Perform other supply chain, procurement, and business-related projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Exposure to ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Currently attending an accredited 4-year college pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, operations, or business analytics.
• Previous internship, work, or academic experience involving purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, or data analysis is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism and sound business judgment.
• Interest in manufacturing and industrial operations.