Supply Chain Intern

Samsara

. Support supplier relationships to drive alignment on component pipeline and risk assessments.

Posted 4/9/2026internshipRemote • Alaska, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $29 - $44 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support supplier relationships to drive alignment on component pipeline and risk assessments.
Develop global sourcing strategies, identify and evaluate new supplier opportunities.
Partner with cross functional and systems teams to build supply chain integrations into existing PLM system.
Assist with collecting quotes from suppliers, leading negotiations and driving bottoms up cost analysis.
Support the development of our supply chain spend analytics processes and systems.
Conduct market research of current business trends, industry changes, cost drivers, global pricing and market conditions.
Drive collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost savings opportunities by optimizing design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Assist with bottoms-up-cost modeling for custom components.
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Actively pursuing an MBA or a Master’s degree in Business, Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or a similar field, graduating in Spring 2027.
BS in a relevant technical field e.g. Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering also preferred.
Must have at least 2+ years of work experience, preferably in an Operations-focused role, prior to going back for your Master’s or MBA.
Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues.
Ability to develop strategic insights and trends.
Advanced analytical skills, ability to translate data into insights and craft executive presentations.
Self-motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.
Experience collaborating and working with cross-functional teams.
Preferred experience in supply chain or manufacturing or planning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Opportunities for career development and growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiescost analysissupply chain analyticscost modelingmarket researchdata analysisexecutive presentationssupply chain integrationnegotiationcomponent pipeline management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailprioritizationstrategic insightsproblem-solvingself-motivatedproactivecollaborationcreativityadaptability

Certifications

MBAMaster’s degree in BusinessMaster’s degree in Engineering ManagementMaster’s degree in Supply ChainMaster’s degree in Operations