Supply Chain & Procurement Internship
Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.
Supply Chain Management Internship – Full Time Available (Summer 2026)
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Internship at Sparton LLC., An Elbit System of America Company offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on supply chain experience with a world leader in complex maritime electronic systems.
Learning Outcomes: This role is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management. Interns will work closely with experienced business professionals, supporting various supply chain functions including planning, sourcing, and procurement while gaining insight into day-to-day operations of a leading defense contractor in a high-stakes environment. The selected candidate will gain experience in developing sourcing and procurement processes and tools.
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Support experienced business professionals in performance of assignments and shadow actual operations.
- Assist in conducting bidders' conferences, analyze and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, and create procurement documents.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and internal Sparton policies.
- Coordinate with engineering, quality, and finance to mitigate supplier performance risk and resolve issues.
Secondary Responsibilities and Tasks
- Recommend and develop improved processes and procedures.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
Sparton interns must meet the following criteria:
- Active pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree (all majors considered, Supply Chain, Business Management, or similar, preferred) at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to work on-site in De Leon Springs, FL
Mentor: Senior level Procurement professional
Travel Requirement and Physical Demands
- Travel is less than 10%
- The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
Disclaimer:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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