Sourcing Intern (Summer 2027)

Sourcing Intern

El Segundo, CA  ·  Intern  ·  On-Site

Sourcing interns help Amca buy the parts and materials that go into every build, and make sure the factory floor is planned and stocked when builds need them. You'll follow hardware from purchase order to completion, help find and vet the suppliers behind our products, and get out to the occasional supplier shop to see how things are made.

You'll learn procurement, build planning, and supplier development by doing real work with real ownership, alongside a team that will teach you how it all fits together. No prior purchasing experience is required, and we appreciate strong operators. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Procurement

• Support the full procurement cycle — source, quote, negotiate, and issue POs for hardware, raw materials, fabricated parts, and consumables
• Help manage open orders end-to-end: track deliveries, update lead times, and expedite parts that are at risk of impacting the build schedule
• Help resolve PO discrepancies with receiving, suppliers, and engineering — own the issue through to closure
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data: open POs, lead times, pricing, vendor records, and part statuses
• Identify cost and lead time improvement opportunities across the supply base

Build Planning & Part Tracking

• Work from BOMs, work orders, and engineering requirements to plan material needs for active and upcoming builds
• Track parts through the full lifecycle — from PO issuance through receiving, inspection, kitting, and build completion
• Maintain visibility into build status and material readiness; surface shortages and schedule risks early
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and receiving to keep part flow aligned with build priorities
• Support traveler and documentation accuracy to ensure traceability through the build

Supplier Development

• Help identify and onboard new suppliers across machining, injection molding, PCBAs, electronics, testing, assembly, and other processes as needed
• Help conduct supplier vetting — evaluate capabilities, quality systems, capacity, and certifications
• Join occasional supplier visits to assess shops firsthand and build relationships
• Maintain and grow a reliable, high-performance vendor base that can scale with our manufacturing operations

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Are currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate program in supply chain management, industrial or mechanical engineering, business, or a related field
• Are organized and can keep track of a long, constantly shifting list of orders and priorities
• Are curious about how things get made, and comfortable learning to read a BOM or engineering drawing
• Strong organizational skills — able to manage a large and constantly shifting queue of open orders and build priorities
• Direct and proactive communicator with suppliers, engineers, and technicians alike
• Willing to travel occasionally for supplier visits
• Thrives in a fast, ambiguous environment where the plan changes and ownership is expected

NICE TO HAVE

• Prior internship or work experience in purchasing, procurement, or materials planning
• Familiarity with supplier qualification processes and quality documentation (C of C, material certs, AS9100)
• Experience sourcing across a broad range of processes — machining, PCBAs, electronics, testing, coatings, NDT

EXPORT COMPLIANCE

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Amca provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.