Procurement Intern

Job description

<h1 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Procurement Intern</h1>
<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Location: San Jose, CA</p>
<h2 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a">Role Overview</h2>
<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Astera Labs is a hyper-growth leader in purpose-built connectivity that enables rack-scale AI infrastructure, and our Procurement team keeps that growth moving. As a Procurement Intern, you will work alongside experienced buyers on real indirect purchasing workflows, from requisition to purchase order, while owning high-visibility projects including a category-level spend dashboard and a new travel program.</p>
<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">You will also help advance the team’s AI initiatives with real ownership and room to take initiative. This is a hands-on opportunity to build your skills, deliver measurable savings, and leave behind work the team will rely on long after your internship ends.</p>
<h2 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a">Key Responsibilities</h2>
<h3 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a">Indirect Purchasing Operations</h3>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Support indirect purchasing workflows, including requisitions, approvals, and purchase order creation.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Prepare and manage requests for quotation (RFQs) and help analyze supplier responses.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Review quotes and contracts, flagging key terms and risks for the Procurement team.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Assist with supplier evaluation and supplier setup.</p>
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</ul>
<h3 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a">Spend Analytics and Reporting</h3>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Build a spend dashboard that provides visibility by category and commodity.</p>
</li>
<li class="wnfdnte _1ibi0s35c">
<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Consolidate and clean spend data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and usability.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Create clear documentation and hand off the dashboard to the team upon completion.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a">Support for Travel Program Development</h3>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Support the development of a corporate travel program that drives cost savings and improves the traveler experience.</p>
</li>
<li class="wnfdnte _1ibi0s35c">
<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Partner with external travel vendors to evaluate options, negotiate terms, and capture savings.</p>
</li>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Recommend program policies and a rollout approach to key stakeholders.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a">AI and Process Innovation</h3>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Advance the Procurement team’s AI initiatives with increasing ownership and independence.</p>
</li>
<li class="wnfdnte _1ibi0s35c">
<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Identify opportunities to automate and streamline procurement workflows.</p>
</li>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Proactively solve problems and propose creative, practical solutions.</p>
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</ul>
<h2 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a">Basic Qualifications</h2>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data in Microsoft Excel.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with internal teams and external suppliers.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Demonstrated initiative and ownership, with a willingness to learn quickly.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Ability to work onsite in a fully in-person role.</p>
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</ul>
<h2 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a">Preferred Qualifications</h2>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Prior internship or coursework experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or finance.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Experience building dashboards or reports using Microsoft Power BI, Excel, or similar tools.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve productivity or automate tasks.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Familiarity with procurement concepts such as RFQs, purchase orders, contract terms, and supplier evaluation.</p>
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<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">Curiosity about the semiconductor and AI infrastructure industry.</p>
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</ul>
<h2 class="wnfdntn wnfdntm _1ibi0s35e _1ibi0s36a">Internship experience and compensation</h2>
<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">This is a paid, hourly U.S. internship. The applicable hourly rate is determined as part of the offer process and specified in the offer letter, depending on education level ranges form $35/hour to $55/hour. U.S. interns currently receive a $500-per-week housing/relocation stipend for the duration of the internship. Interns participate in Early Career programming, including technical and professional-development sessions, community events, and an end-of-program project presentation.</p>
<p class="wnfdnt10 _1ibi0s3fd _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3eg">We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.</p>
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