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Summer 2027 Internship: Procurement and Supply Chain

Quality Technology Services, LLC • Overland Park, KS • 3h ago

Duluth, GA

Irving, TX

Overland Park, KS

Full time

R2026-2088

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

QTS' summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

The Procurement and Supply Chain intern roles will vary depending upon the core area of the business that the intern will support. Those responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Assist with creating and processing purchase orders and tracking order status through completion.

Support vendor and supplier communications regarding pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and documentation requirements.

Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supply chain risks.

Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, procurement files, and purchasing databases.

Help monitor inventory levels and support replenishment planning to ensure material availability.

Participate in supplier performance reviews by tracking quality, delivery, and service metrics.

Assist with invoice reconciliation and resolution of purchasing discrepancies between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams to support purchasing and supply chain initiatives.

Develop reports and dashboards that provide visibility into purchasing activity, spend, inventory, and vendor performance.

Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on procurement efficiency, cost management, and process standardization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Must be a US Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS's partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad (https://www.blackstone.com/our-impact/blackstone-launchpad/) affiliate school:

Auburn University

Kansas State University

Georgia State University

Southern Adventist University

Texas A&M University

University of Kansas

Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.

Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.

Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf)

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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