Astera Labs
Procurement Operations Specialist Intern
San Jose, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
California - Education
- Currently enrolled in a college or graduate program in a related field.
About the job
Supports procurement and supply-chain operations by tracking purchasing activities, analyzing planning information, coordinating with stakeholders, and documenting processes while completing a defined project.
What you'll do
- Support indirect-material purchasing workflows, from requisitions and supplier evaluation through purchase orders.
- Track requests, orders, supplier commitments, receipts, and invoices; investigate discrepancies with stakeholders.
- Organize and analyze supply-chain planning data, maintain process records, and present findings from a defined project.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a college or graduate program in supply chain, operations, business, industrial engineering, analytics, or a related field.
- Interest in procurement, supply-chain operations, purchasing, or business operations.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, analytical and problem-solving skills, and spreadsheet abilities.
- Clear written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Coursework, projects, or experience related to procurement, supply chain, operations analytics, inventory, or supplier management.
- Exposure to ERP, purchasing, inventory, or order-management systems.
Pay
$35/hour to $55/hour (hourly rate); $500-per-week (housing/relocation stipend)
Tools
ERP
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