2026 Procurement Intern- Remote/Virtual

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>TRAVEL: No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>Description</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you’ll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world’s most critical problems in the most innovative ways.</p><p></p><p>An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.</p><p></p><p><b>Northrop Grumman is seeking a Procurement Specialist for an internship opportunity.</b> This position will be 100% remote in our Defense Systems Sector.</p><p></p><p>The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Weapons Systems Division.</p><p></p><p>Responsibilities may include:</p><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers.</li><li>Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers. In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.</li><li>Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required. Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.</li><li>Issues purchase orders.</li><li>Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.</li><li>Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.</li><li>Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">logistics/transportation</span></span> & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.</li><li>Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.</li></ul></div></div></div><div><p></p><p><b>Basic Qualifications</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026.</li></ul><ul><li>Be majoring in Supply Chain Management or related fields.</li></ul><ul><li>Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during <b>summer 2026.</b></li><li>Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)</li></ul><p><br><b>Preferred <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Qualifications: </span></b></p><ul><li>Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher</li></ul></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><b>Intern Pay Range</b>:</p><p>Bachelors: $21.00 - $25.50 per hour</p><p>Masters: $30.50 to $32.00 per hour</p><p></p><p></p><p>At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.</p><p></p><p>For a broader consideration, please consider completing a profile in our campus candidate community. By clicking on the link below your resume will be visible to recruiters and hiring managers across Northrop Grumman with opportunities nationwide for our internship and entry-level positions. </p><p><a href="https://northropgrumman.yello.co/app/collect/form/9iuA6_W8E7bMDHTOHUZoWw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://northropgrumman.yello.co/app/collect/form/9iuA6_W8E7bMDHTOHUZoWw</span></a></p><p></p><p>campusjobs</p>The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.</span> U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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