Intern - Supply Chain & Purchasing Analytics

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

Position Overview

The Supply Chain & Purchasing Analytics Intern will support the Purchasing team by developing dashboards, reporting tools, and management summaries that provide visibility into procurement performance, supplier health, and purchasing trends. This role focuses on transforming purchase order and supplier data into actionable insights that enable cost control, process efficiency, and improved supplier performance.

The intern will analyze purchasing activity, build structured reporting, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to help standardize and scale procurement operations. Projects may include spend analysis, supplier scorecards, PO lifecycle tracking, and data cleanup initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience working cross-functionally with planning, operations, and finance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Interns may be assigned to one of three focus areas: flight hardware procurement, non-flight/CAPEX procurement, or materials planning.

This is an internship opportunity, and you must be enrolled in the following semester. For recent grads, please apply directly to our full time positions. Please also be available for the following dates: 5/18/2026 to 8/7/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain purchasing dashboards and recurring management reports

• Track and analyze purchase order activity including volume, types, changes, and lifecycle metrics

• Support spend analysis, pricing trends, lead time analysis, and minimum order quantity optimization

• Assist with supplier data cleanup and supplier master data maintenance

• Build supplier performance scorecards (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost)

• Identify cost-saving, consolidation, and process improvement opportunities

• Prepare summaries and presentations for buyers and leadership reviews

• Document procurement processes by shadowing buyers and creating SOPs and playbooks

• Participate in cross-functional meetings with planning, operations, engineering, and finance teams

Qualifications

Education

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

• Junior year standing preferred

Experience

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic analytics)

• Experience working with structured data and reporting

• Interest in procurement, supply chain, or operations analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dashboards or visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)

• Exposure to ERP or procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

• Coursework in supply chain, operations, or data analytics

• Familiarity with basic financial or cost analysis

• Experience working with large datasets

Soft Skills

• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Collaborative approach to cross-functional problem solving

Technology Stack

• Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, reporting)

• Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools (preferred)

• ERP/Procurement systems (exposure preferred)

• Microsoft PowerPoint for reporting and presentations

Physical Requirements

• Primarily desk-based work with extended computer use

• Occasional attendance in meetings or on-site operational walkthroughs

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.