Buyer / Procurement Business Professional Intern (Summer 2025) - Schenectady NY

Buyer / Procurement Business Professional Intern (Summer 2025) - Schenectady NY

Location: Schenectady, New York

Job Title: Buyer / Procurement Business Professional Intern (Summer 2025)

Status: Intern

Hourly Range: $19.60 - $25.50

*Hourly rate commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As a Buyer / Procurement Business Professional Intern at BPMI, you will be responsible for performing contract functions which provide for budgeting, negotiation, placement, administration, and close out of contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and Government specifications. The individual should possess the following attributes to complete the essential duties: questioning attitude, strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple competing priorities, complete work efforts in accordance with established schedules and team effectively with peers and management.

This opportunity will begin Summer 2025, working a full-time schedule (40 hours/week).  Please note, this is not a remote position. You will be expected to come into the office for this opportunity.

Our internship will give you the opportunity to work in your field of study while simultaneously pursuing your bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university. These opportunities can enhance your academic training while teaching critical business skills and allowing you to learn about BPMI, the Navy, and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare input and analyses for budgets, proposals, and post award financial assessments with significant oversight. Develop estimates to support budgetary forecasts and/or acquisitions, in accordance with estimating requirements.
• Develop acquisition strategy, including risk assessment, and submit for approval, as required. Create realistic milestone schedules leading to purchase order placement that will support company needs.
• Prepare and issue requests for proposal for solicitations, perform proposal openings, and conduct detailed analysis of supplier proposals. Resolve all technical and administrative issues identified by the Supplier within their proposal.
• Prepare for and conduct purchase order negotiations.
• Write a formal recommendation to justify the price, discuss the contract delivery dates to ensure needs will be met, and to discuss the recommended supplier ensuring they are technically capable to provide a quality product in accordance with all contractual requirements; may be submitted for approval, if required.
• Perform post-placement contract administration, including but not limited to the following: continuous communication with supplier, negotiating and placing purchase order amendments, proactively following contract line items and special contact clauses, processing supplier shipping documents and invoices, preparing reports as needed to support requirements and/or stakeholders requests, and closing the purchase order in a timely manner.
• Develop strong relationships with supplier counterparts and maintain open communication with supplier lead BPMI contract professional. Gain knowledge of supplier operations, supply chain vulnerabilities and performance (e.g., financial, delivery, etc.).
• Input and reconcile data and/or information across various data systems, when applicable, including but not limited to budgeting, procurement scheduling, estimating, and logistics systems.
• Team with engineering counterparts, management, and operations departments, including supplier security, procurement operations, fleet support and logistics, quality, and finance, to effectively, efficiently, and productively execute contract requirements.
• Participate in formal or informal teams chartered to evaluate procedures, perform process reviews, and perform internal audits for compliance to company policy and procedures. Identify and participate in the implementations of efficiency improvements.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position. 
   

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in business management/administration or equivalent education from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of four full semesters completed prior to your internship (~60 credits)
  Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications desired.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Detail oriented self-starter
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong teaming skills working with all levels of management, engineers, procurement professionals, supply chain professionals, onsite and remote Navy personnel
• Desire to improve, revise, and change logistics management processes for greater business performance.

Why BPMI?
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel.  BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

BPMI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.