About the role#
The Procurement and Supply Chain Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, and logistics activities. These tasks are critical to the design, construction, and future operations of Project IKE. This is an opportunity to contribute to a major nuclear energy project while developing practical skills in a highly regulated industry.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and consolidate procurement and supply chain reports for U.S. and corporate stakeholders.
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to purchasing, supplier performance, delivery schedules, and cost trends.
- Support budget tracking and spend analysis activities.
- Assist in the preparation and administration of RFQs and supplier bids.
- Analyze cost data and support forecasting, planning, and business case development.
- Contribute to supply chain optimization and procurement process improvement projects.
- Provide administrative and analytical support to the Procurement and Supply Chain team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information and work in a professional, regulated environment.
- Interest in nuclear energy, energy security, or large-scale industrial projects.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Experience with ERP or procurement software is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Paid internship.
About Orano
Orano operates as an international provider of nuclear materials and services. The company focuses on the nuclear fuel cycle, including mining, processing, and fuel storage. It also applies its technical expertise to the fields of nuclear medicine and decommissioning. Based in Châtillon, France, the organization employs approximately 13,000 people.
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