Global Operations Sourcing Intern (Winter/Spring 2026) at Formlabs

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

3600.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Background, Engineering Background, Sourcing Background, Supplier Evaluation, Market Analysis, Purchase Order Management, Supplier Communication, Logistics Coordination, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Leadership Experience, Negotiation Skills, Quality Control, Manufacturing Technologies, Procurement Processes

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Internships at Formlabs give students the opportunity to create, build, solve, and discover in every area of our business. Come build your career and build the future of 3D printing. Internship perks include social events, networking opportunities, access to our fully-stocked kitchens and onsite lunches, and unlimited 3D printing! The success of our products rely on components sourced from all over the world. We are continuously optimizing our supply chain strategy to balance cost and diversification while ensuring high performance, reliability, and abundant supply. You’ll work with our team of engineers and other business functions to build relationships with suppliers. You will help expand Formlabs’ ability to introduce new and improve existing products. This internship offers hands-on experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, procurement processes, and the successful introduction of new products into the market. If you are focused and inspired with a passion for streamlining and optimization, we want you as a Global Sourcing Intern on our Global Operations Team. Internship Term: Winter/Spring 2026 (January to April) Commitment: Full-time Location: Onsite in Somerville, MA The Job: Work directly with current and potential suppliers to keep our material pipeline flowing. Support supply chain risk assessments and contingency planning. Develop strategies to better optimize our suppliers for cost, quality, and supply resilience. Conduct market analysis to provide deep and meaningful sourcing insights Support the team in managing purchase orders, invoices, and supplier communications. Supplier sourcing, qualification, and negotiation processes. Assist in coordinating logistics and ensuring smooth transition of products from development to mass production. You: Have a technical, engineering, or sourcing background Excited to source, contact, and evaluate potential suppliers for quality, reliability, cost and capacity Able to work with a variety of teams, communicating effectively in-person and remotely. Organized and focused, able to handle concurrent conversations and projects, documenting progress along the way Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Leadership experience and exposure to project management Bonus Skills (Optional): Manufacturing and procurement experience Advanced use of Microsoft Excel - Google Suite Product development experience Familiarity with part inspection and corrective action, i.e. Quality Control Experience with the manufacturing technologies used to make our printer parts: injection molding, machining, sheet metal stamping, bending, and forming, SMT etc. Intern Benefits & Perks: Flexible Out of Office Plan – take time when you need it Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits Catered on-site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, & treats Cohort-based social and professional development experience for interns Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community And of course… unlimited 3D prints Compensation: Interns at Formlabs are paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule. The pay range for this role is between $2,900 and $3,600 per bi-weekly pay period, and your pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization. This is a salaried role, so you will always be paid based on the assumed 40 hours per week as a full-time intern. This position does not offer housing or relocation assistance. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Responsibilities

You will work directly with suppliers to maintain the material pipeline and support supply chain risk assessments. Additionally, you will develop strategies for optimizing suppliers and assist in managing purchase orders and logistics.