Intern, Indirect and IT Purchasing, Summer 2025

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Intern for our Indirect Team. An ideal candidate would be an experienced professional with a basic understanding of Supply Chain and data analysis. The candidate should also have a passion for working with Electric Vehicles. This is a rewarding experience to learn and network with industry leaders. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.  

 Role/Responsibilities: 

• Learn all aspects of Indirect Purchasing and IT procurement processes as related to Indirect Supply Chain management.  
• Identify business improvements and drive process implementation and adoption by stakeholders  
• Manage and execute procurement activities for IT hardware, software, services, and indirect purchasing, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and budget constraints. 
• Support project initiatives across all Supply Chain functions providing analysis, coordination, implementation, formal reporting, and recommendations.   
• Establish appropriate KPIs (Key Project Indicators) to measure performance and develop dashboards for data visualization  
• Collaborate closely between suppliers and purchasing global supply managers  
• Participate in the overall procure to pay process that could include sourcing, prequalification, bidding, negotiating, and routing purchase requisitions for approval 
• Contribute to implementation of approved projects  
• At the end of the internship, the candidate will have the opportunity to present their findings and the impact of their work over the past three months. Make the most of this opportunity to create a real impact. 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proactive team player, fast learner, result-oriented with ability to cope with a fast-paced and changing environment  
• Understanding of Supply chain  
• Proficient with data analysis and able to present facts based on statistics and numbers 
• Proficient with data visualization tools such as Tableau  
• Understanding of process optimization  
• Proven verbal and written communication skills and ability to present work  
• Ability and aptitude for analyzing problems through effective listening to provide solutions in a time sensitive environment  

 Nice to have:  

• Experience with requests for proposals  
• Knowledge of automotive supply chain operations  
• Understanding of sourcing, purchasing  
• Participation in supply chain programs geared towards sourcing and procurement  

Education:  

• Field(s) of study: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, or related fields  
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree program at an accredited university.   
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS, PhD)  

Program Information: 

• Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules. 
• Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Casa Grande, AZ, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
• Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $26 to $38.
• Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis. 
• Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.  
• Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check. 
• Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen. 
• Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
• Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.