Altar'd State · 19 hours ago
Summer 2026 Procurement Intern
Knoxville, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAltar'd State is a rapidly growing women’s fashion company committed to giving back and making a difference in the world. The Procurement Intern will support procurement operations, assisting with sourcing, budgeting, logistics, and vendor coordination while gaining hands-on experience in real-world procurement strategy.
E-CommerceFashion
Responsibilities
Assist in sourcing vendors, gathering quotes, and comparing pricing and quality
Help maintain vendor communication, track order statuses, and support issue resolution related to product quality or delivery
Update and organize purchase records, contracts, and procurement documentation
Support tracking of vendor performance and service metrics
Partner with teams to help prepare allocation plans aligned with project timelines and seasonal needs
Assist with distributing assets and materials based on store requirements and available inventory
Support case-pack and linear footage analysis to ensure accurate ordering and efficient allocation
Assist with tracking project budgets and monitoring actual vs. planned spend
Gather data for variance analysis and help identify potential cost-saving opportunities
Prepare basic financial summaries or reports for internal review with guidance from the team
Update procurement dashboards with data on shipping costs, damages, replacements, and other key metrics
Assist with time-study data collection to help forecast labor needs for installations
Use Excel to support simple data analysis, trend identification, and reporting tasks
Help coordinate shipping schedules, freight details, and delivery timelines
Assist in preparing packing specifications and monitoring quality checks for project installations
Support troubleshooting delays or logistical issues by communicating with internal teams and vendors
Qualification
Required
Junior, Senior, or recent graduate Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Operations, or a related field
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
Basic proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros, scenario modeling is a plus)
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Interest in procurement, logistics, or budgeting within a creative or retail environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced setting
Company
Altar'd State
Altar'd State is a women's clothing and accessories company.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aaron Walters
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
Nick Kleinhenz
Vice President, CFO
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