Procurement Intern

Astera Labs Early Career • San Jose, CA

4d

About The Position

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com . Role Overview Astera Labs is seeking a motivated Procurement Intern to join our team for the summer and play a critical role in strengthening our indirect procurement operations. This is a hands-on opportunity to drive meaningful impact at a hyper-growth AI infrastructure connectivity company during a pivotal time in our scaling journey. This internship offers direct visibility into how procurement supports a fast-moving technology company and the opportunity to work closely with senior team members on initiatives that matter.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Interest in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management
• Experience with data analysis or building reports/dashboards
• Familiarity with SaaS tools and software licensing models
• Prior internship or project experience in a corporate environment

Responsibilities

• Competitive Landscape & Strategy Research and analyze the competitive landscape for key software subscriptions and vendor categories
• Build a strategy framework to evaluate subscription alternatives, pricing models, and consolidation opportunities
• Create documentation and dashboards to support ongoing procurement decision-making
• Process Improvement Partner with IT and Finance to establish best practices for software subscription management
• Support the development of policies to prevent unauthorized software usage going forward

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern