What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing & Procurement Intern position at Wing?
About Wing
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About The Opportunity
Wing is looking for a Sourcing Intern to join our Sourcing & Procurement team based in Palo Alto, CA. Our team explores new suppliers based on business requirements. Our team systematically identifies potential suppliers to align with established business objectives. We engage in contract negotiations, facilitating the acquisition of necessary approvals, and oversee the execution of contracts. Throughout the duration of the agreement, we assume responsibility for managing contracts and cultivating supplier relationships, fostering collaborative partnerships that contribute to the success of our organization.
In This Role, You Will
Wing is hosting a 12 week paid internship during the summer of 2025. It will be an in-person, hybrid internship based in Palo Alto, CA with start dates either in May or June.
The US base salary range for this internship position is the salary range below benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Salary Range
$72,000 — $87,500 USD
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About The Opportunity
Wing is looking for a Sourcing Intern to join our Sourcing & Procurement team based in Palo Alto, CA. Our team explores new suppliers based on business requirements. Our team systematically identifies potential suppliers to align with established business objectives. We engage in contract negotiations, facilitating the acquisition of necessary approvals, and oversee the execution of contracts. Throughout the duration of the agreement, we assume responsibility for managing contracts and cultivating supplier relationships, fostering collaborative partnerships that contribute to the success of our organization.
In This Role, You Will
- Execution of market research and analysis of suppliers to support product development initiatives such as custom carts and packaging options for single aircraft.
- Collaborate with Sourcing Managers and the Business Intelligence (BI) team to support the development of Database tools designed to automatically report on expiring contracts and Purchase Orders (POs) nearing the depletion of funds.
- Gathering and organizing process information with the objective of developing Desktop Procedures (DTPs) for the Sourcing team.
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
- Strong interest in technology and innovation, with strong interest of the drone delivery space
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with cross functional teams for data gathering purposes
- Gain valuable experience with Wing’s dynamic Sourcing team
- Contribute to Wing’s mission to design, manufacture, and deploy delivery drones that meet the aviation industry’s highest safety and reliability standards
- An excellent occasion to acquire knowledge and experience of both direct and indirect sourcing contracts.
Wing is hosting a 12 week paid internship during the summer of 2025. It will be an in-person, hybrid internship based in Palo Alto, CA with start dates either in May or June.
The US base salary range for this internship position is the salary range below benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Salary Range
$72,000 — $87,500 USD
Salary : $72,000 - $87,500
