Indirect Procurement Intern

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

Role Overview

As an Indirect Procurement Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Long Beach, California, you will support the Supply Chain Team in conducting market analysis and identifying actionable solutions to optimize costs while maintaining service quality.

What You'll Get to Do

• Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally.
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates.
• Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events.

Qualifications You'll Bring

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth. Success will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to collaborate across teams to deliver results.

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operation Management, or a relevant field, with at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of corporate function experience within supply chain.

Nice to Have Qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months of corporate function experience within supply chain.
• Data analytics experience.
• Experience with data analysis tools (PowerBI).
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor LN).
• Experience with Python.
• Six Sigma experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Supply chain purchasing and procurement experience.

Additional Requirements

• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027.

Compensation and Other Benefits

• Pay Range CA: $25.00 USD Hourly.
• You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package, which includes an Employee Stock Purchase Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, and a 50% employee discount on our merch store. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status.