What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Intern - Summer 2025 position at Intellisense Systems Inc?
Intellisense Systems, Inc. innovates what seemed impossible. We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace and defense markets. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications. Our products have been deployed in every extreme environment on Earth!
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Intern to join our team. This internship is an excellent opportunity for a college student currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, or a related field to gain practical experience in procurement processes, supplier management, and financial aspects of purchasing.
Interns at Intellisense will contribute towards meaningful projects from day one. You will grow your skillsets, create lasting professional relationships, and assist in developing a wide range of cutting-edge technologies.
Intellisense’s 2025 Summer Internship Program:
Examples of Prior Summer Internship Projects:
Responsibilities:
What You Could Expect:
Pay Range:
$19.00/hour-$25.00/hour
However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
This role is not eligible for Paid Time Off or Benefits
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at 424-319-7813 or by email at HRSupport@intellisenesinc.com
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status
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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Intern to join our team. This internship is an excellent opportunity for a college student currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, or a related field to gain practical experience in procurement processes, supplier management, and financial aspects of purchasing.
Interns at Intellisense will contribute towards meaningful projects from day one. You will grow your skillsets, create lasting professional relationships, and assist in developing a wide range of cutting-edge technologies.
Intellisense’s 2025 Summer Internship Program:
- 8-12 weeks in duration (on-site in Torrance)
- 32 hours a week, Monday-Thursday
- Available from May/June through August/September
- Open to rising Sophomores through Graduate Students
- Social Activities with Interns and Employees
- Completion of a Capstone Project
Examples of Prior Summer Internship Projects:
- Driving impactful process enhancements within our labs and operations.
- Crafting cutting-edge PCB designs for Avionics Display systems.
- Creating engaging user interfaces and codes for innovative API development.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in reviewing and processing purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Analyze purchasing data and prepare reports to support cost-saving initiatives such as parts standardization and material budget tracking.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications in the company’s procurement system.
- Support the team in researching potential strategic suppliers and evaluating their capabilities.
- Assist in tracking inventory levels and replenishment needs.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to optimize procurement workflows.
- Assist with invoice and charge number reconciliation and PO Closing activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program, pursuing a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP systems (particularly Deltek Costpoint) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn about procurement and supply chain processes.
What You Could Expect:
- The freedom to take risks, to innovate, and to be rewarded.
- Partner with trusting leadership that approaches tasks and requests with urgency.
- Deliver products that are continually recognized as industry disruptors.
Pay Range:
$19.00/hour-$25.00/hour
However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
This role is not eligible for Paid Time Off or Benefits
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at 424-319-7813 or by email at HRSupport@intellisenesinc.com
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status
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Salary : $19 - $25
