Contracts and Purchasing Intern

Kratos is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to support our Contracts and Purchasing functions. This role is ideal for a student interested in business, supply chain, legal studies, or operations who wants hands?on experience in a corporate contracts/procurement environment. The intern will assist with contract administration, vendor onboarding, purchasing tasks, and general compliance support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with contract reviews for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Support the creation, organization, and maintenance of contract files and templates.
• Help track contract renewals, expirations, and key dates.
• Support purchasing activities, including quote requests, purchase order preparation, and vendor communications.
• Help maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with internal requirements.
• Perform basic data entry, reporting, and documentation tasks.
• Assist with process improvements in contract management and purchasing workflows.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, and compliance.
• Other duties and administrative support as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with SharePoint is a plus.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest or coursework in contracting, procurement, compliance, or business operations.
• Experience working in an office environment or handling administrative tasks.

What This Internship Offers:

• Hands?on exposure to corporate contracting and procurement processes.
• Experience in compliance, documentation management, and vendor relations.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced contracts and purchasing professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and real-world business operations