Procurement Analyst Undergraduate Intern - 2027

Location: Livermore, CA, us Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for an Undergraduate Student Intern in the Procurement Department to support the acquisition of goods and services for a national laboratory.  You will gain practical exposure to the contract lifecycle, including acquisition planning, drafting requests for proposals, proposal and quote analysis, supplier communication, contract documentation, invoice review, and process improvement.  This internship is intended to provide practical experience and development opportunities for a student interested in procurement or supply chain management.

Depending on your assignment, this position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

You will

Help prepare and review documents describing what the Laboratory needs to purchase, the work suppliers will perform, and the plan for making the purchase.

Research potential suppliers and organize information about their products, services, and capabilities.

Help prepare and send requests inviting suppliers to provide pricing or proposals.

Review supplier responses for completeness and how well they meet the Laboratory’s requirements, using guidelines provided by the team.

Gather and compare cost and pricing information to help contract analysts evaluate supplier offers.

Help manage purchase orders and contracts by updating records, organizing documents, and tracking required actions.

Work with purchasing staff, Laboratory employees, project teams, and suppliers to gather information and support purchasing activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act. See the Additional Information section for details.

Must be a college or university student pursuing a junior or senior year of an undergraduate degree or emphasis area in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to defined business or procurement problems.

Interest in contracts, purchasing, supply chain operations, supplier management, or business analysis.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient command of standard Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ability to organize information, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accurate documentation.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Demonstrated attention to detail and sound judgment when handling business information.

Qualifications We Desire

Reviewing and comparing pricing, invoices, contracts, purchase orders, or other business documents.

Researching suppliers, comparing products or services, or learning how organizations purchase goods, manage inventory, or coordinate deliveries.

Using business software to track purchases, inventory, finances, or contracts.

Analyzing information and preparing reports, presentations, dashboards, or recommendations.

Pay Range

$23.26 - $31.62 Hourly

This position is under a step structure.  Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

Additional Information

#LI-Hybrid

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Holiday Pay

Sick leave accrual

Individual 401(k) contributions

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Security Clearance

None required.  However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.  This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 3112, generally prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities.  The restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position.  To be qualified for this position, Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.