Supply Chain & Procurement Intern

Company Description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Job Description

Support direct-material procurement activities through supplier analysis, sourcing support, commercial data management, and cross-functional coordination. The intern will gain exposure to procurement processes that enable supply continuity, cost management, and supplier performance. Position Summary

Solidigm is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Intern to support strategic sourcing and supply-chain operations for integrated circuits (ICs) used in data-center SSD products. This six-month internship offers hands-on experience in supplier management, sourcing, planning, market research, data analytics, and responsible use of approved AI tools.

What You Will Learn

• Supply Chain & Procurement Fundamentals: Understand suppliers, contracts, capacity, pricing, inventory, and demand planning.
• Data, Digital Tools & AI: Use Excel, PowerPoint, approved AI tools, and business applications to analyze data, summarize insights, and support decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate with sourcing, engineering, operations, finance, legal, and supplier teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support IC sourcing activities, including supply assurance, pricing, capacity, allocation, inventory, RFQ, proposal, award, and commercial-term tracking.
• Prepare supplier and stakeholder communications, meeting materials, follow-ups, and documentation.
• Collect, validate, and analyze supplier, market, and supply-chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Research semiconductor market trends, supplier developments, pricing signals, and supply-chain risks.
• Support supplier performance tracking, business continuity, risk mitigation activities, forecast alignment, demand supply coordination for ODM turnkey supply models.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions to understand SSD build requirements and supply priorities.
• Contribute to cost savings, process improvement, and value-engineering analysis through clear data summaries.
• Use approved AI tools responsibly for research, drafting, validation, and productivity improvement while protecting confidential information.
• Maintain accurate records and follow procurement policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, business, operations, engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework, projects, internships, or work experience in supply chain, procurement, business/data analysis, operations, or vendor management preferred.
• Interest in semiconductors, technology supply chains, and data-center products.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and detail-management skills.
• Comfort using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, approved AI tools, and digital productivity applications.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, work independently, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, curious, and collaborative mindset with willingness to learn from feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to planning, procurement, supplier management, or sourcing through coursework, projects, internships, or employment.
• Experience using AI tools and Excel for analysis, pivot tables, charts, dashboards, research summaries, or productivity improvement.
• Familiarity with VMI, ODM manufacturing, semiconductor supply chains is helpful but not required.
• Experience in global, multicultural, or cross-functional team environments.

Working Conditions

This primarily office-based internship begins January 18, 2027 and offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with guidance from experienced professionals and ownership of meaningful assignments.

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