Continuity of Supply Internship

About the role

Formlabs is looking for a Continuity of Supply intern on its Global Sourcing Team in Shenzhen. The internship gives hands-on experience in supply chain management, procurement processes and the introduction of new products to the market. You will work with engineers and other business functions to build supplier relationships and help keep the material pipeline flowing.

Key responsibilities

• Work directly with current and potential suppliers to keep the material pipeline flowing.
• Support supply chain risk assessments and contingency planning.
• Develop strategies to optimise suppliers for cost, quality and supply resilience.
• Conduct market analysis to provide deep sourcing insights.
• Support the team in managing purchase orders, invoices and supplier communications.
• Lead supplier sourcing, qualification and negotiation processes.
• Assist in coordinating logistics and the transition of products from development to mass production.

Required profile

• Technical, engineering, business, supply chain or procurement background.
• Enjoys sourcing, contacting and evaluating suppliers for quality, reliability, cost and capacity.
• Able to work with many teams, in person and remotely.
• Organised and focused, able to handle several conversations and projects at once.
• Eager to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Leadership experience and exposure to project management.

Required skills

• Bonus: manufacturing and procurement experience.
• Bonus: advanced Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
• Bonus: knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing technologies such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal stamping, SMT.
• Bonus: fluent English.