Generalmatter
Summer 2027 Internship - Supply Chain
Los Angeles, CA. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will support procurement, sourcing, and supply chain operations for uranium enrichment technology and facilities. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and finance to source hardware and manage supplier relationships.
What you will do
- Support the sourcing and qualification of suppliers for mechanical, electrical, and specialty hardware components.
- Work with suppliers to gather information on pricing, lead times, availability, manufacturing capabilities, and technical requirements.
- Support purchasing and material planning activities.
- Assist with supplier performance tracking across delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness.
- Conduct sourcing and market research to identify potential suppliers and alternatives.
- Analyze supply chain and procurement data to improve efficiency.
- Support inventory management, procurement documentation, and supplier onboarding.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and finance.
Required qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, B
- Interest in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing, or hardware operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and contribute wherever needed.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience through internships, research, Formula SAE, robotics, engineering clubs, or personal projects.
- Previous internship, project, or hands-on experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing, operations, or engineering.
- Experience purchasing or sourcing components, materials, or equipment for an engineering team, student organization, research project, or other hardware program.
- Familiarity with mechanical and/or electrical components and manufacturing processes.
- Experience reading engineering drawings, BOMs, part specifications, or other technical documentation.
- Experience communicating with suppliers, requesting quotes, comparing bids, or negotiating pricing and lead times.
Benefits
- Monthly housing stipend
- Eligible for overtime pay
About the company
General Matter enriches uranium and is designing, building, and operating low-cost enrichment services in the US. The company is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.