Strategic Purchasing Intern Summer 2025

Job Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

As an intern you will participate in our nationwide Internship & Co-Op Program, LEAP, where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. You will also have access to additional benefits such as, networking with BAE Systems employees and other students, participating in exciting real-world projects, joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders, and expanding mentorship opportunities and career development.

This is a Supply Chain Internship with BAE Systems. The intern will report to a Strategic Purchasing Manager and assist Strategic Buyers in areas such as commodity strategy creation, supplier selection, supplier risk assessments, negotiations, long term agreement creation, price and cost analysis, US Government Federal Acquisition Regulation compliance requirements, data analysis, and other projects as assigned.

This is a summer / fall position that has a typical timeframe of May-December. Internships and Co-ops may be shortened or extended at the discretion of the company. In this position you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems Business. This position is available at 1 of 5 sites; Phoenix, AZ, Sterling Heights, MI, York, PA, Minneapolis, MN, or Louisville, KY. Relocation will not be offered. Housing is not provided.

As a Strategic Purchasing Intern, you will :

• Assist with procuring items that include engines, transmissions, generators, suspension & braking, tracks & wheels, hydraulics & pumps, optics, castings, forgings, machined components, mechanical assemblies, electrical, hardware, and prototypes
• Engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Contracts, external customers, and other Supply Chain / Procurement areas

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program (or higher) pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field

Exhibit high level of motivation, organization, attention to detail

Provide an energetic approach to job duties and requirements

Be technically knowledgeable and capable of grasping detailed concepts

Have excellent leadership skills and be a self starter

Ability to communicate both verbally and through effective writing

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Previous internship experience, preferably in the supply chain or data science field

Leadership experience in previous job positions or school projects

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $42570 - $57420

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff : the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $42,570 - $57,420