Indirect Sourcing Intern

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Indirect Sourcing Intern to support our procurement and sourcing operations. This internship is ideal for someone interested in supply chain, procurement, vendor management, operations, or business strategy. The intern will assist with sourcing activities related to indirect spend categories such as office supplies, software, marketing services, facilities, logistics, and professional services.

This role offers hands-on experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve purchasing processes, analyze spend, and support supplier relationships.

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  Assist with sourcing and procurement activities for indirect spend categories

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  Conduct market research and identify potential suppliers/vendors

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  Support the RFQ/RFP process, including collecting quotes and comparing pricing

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  Maintain vendor and procurement databases

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  Help track purchase orders, contracts, and supplier performance metrics

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  Analyze spend data and prepare reports or dashboards for the sourcing team

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  Collaborate with finance, operations, and business teams to support purchasing needs

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  Assist in identifying cost savings and process improvement opportunities

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  Support contract administration and document organization

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  Participate in supplier meetings and internal sourcing discussions as needed

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

• Interest in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or operations

Our supply chain team is responsible for sourcing components, managing manufacturing operations, and building the vendor relationships needed to produce and deliver the lowest-cost, highest-quality home battery systems at scale. That means optimizing landed costs through global sourcing, ramping domestic manufacturing, and developing supplier partnerships that hold up under pressure.

The work has direct impact - homeowners across the country rely on Base for whole-home backup and below-market electricity rates, while our aggregated storage supports grid stability at a moment when demand is accelerating from AI infrastructure, electrification, and extreme weather. We're building the supply foundation to keep pace, manufacturing in-house and expanding nationally at speeds and costs incumbents can't match.

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.

• First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.

• Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.

• Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.

• Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.

• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.

• Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.