About Base
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.
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
Assist with sourcing and procurement activities for indirect spend categories
Conduct market research and identify potential suppliers/vendors
Support the RFQ/RFP process, including collecting quotes and comparing pricing
Maintain vendor and procurement databases
Help track purchase orders, contracts, and supplier performance metrics
Analyze spend data and prepare reports or dashboards for the sourcing team
Collaborate with finance, operations, and business teams to support purchasing needs
Assist in identifying cost savings and process improvement opportunities
Support contract administration and document organization
Participate in supplier meetings and internal sourcing discussions as needed
What You'll Bring
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
About this Team
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. Were building the supply foundation to keep pace, manufacturing in-house and expanding nationally at speeds and costs incumbents cant 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.
Our Values
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.
Do the best work of your life at Base.
| Location | Austin, TX |