Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Global Supply Manager (GSM) Intern to support our supply chain, sourcing, and procurement operations. As a GSM Intern, you will play an active role in driving supplier strategies, optimizing costs, and ensuring supply chain resilience for our eVTOL aircraft and peripheral systems. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, RFx processes, and cross-functional collaboration withEngineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams. You will help evaluate supplier performance, analyze industry trends, and support supplier development initiatives to ensure Joby’s supply chain operates at best-in-class efficiency, cost, and quality standards. If you are a data-driven problem solver with a passion for supply chain management and technology-driven industries, we encourage you to apply!Internship Details
- Start Date: May 2025 (flexible)
- Duration: 12+ weeks (Summer 2025, with potential extension into Fall)
- Location: On-site (Full-time, 40 hours per week)
- Eligibility: Open to rising juniors and above
- International Students: If applying with CPT authorization, ensure you can legally work 40 hours per week on-site before applying
Responsibilities
Supplier Strategy & Sourcing
- Support RFQ processes—prepare, issue, and analyze supplier proposals to negotiate optimal cost, terms, and performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal) to identify and qualify suppliers for key components
- Assist in supplier contract negotiations, including NDAs, Terms & Conditions, and Purchase Price Agreements
- Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure Joby’s commodity pricing meets industry-leading standards
- Work with suppliers to implement cost-reduction and value engineering initiatives.
Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
- Monitor supplier performance using scorecards, data analysis, and business reviews
- Assist in resolving supplier quality, delivery, and compliance issues
- Participate in design and manufacturability reviews, providing a cost and supply chain perspective
- Contribute to supply risk mitigation strategies, such as multi-sourcing, supplier development, and inventory buffers
Data-Driven Supply Chain Optimization
- Analyze industry trends, raw material pricing, and lead-time fluctuations to proactively identify supply risks and opportunities
- Utilize forecasting, demand planning, and material inventory analysis to optimize supply chain resilience
- Support internal cost modeling and should-cost analysis to drive data-backed negotiations
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management
- Lead project tracking efforts, including Gantt charts, action trackers, and reportingdashboards
- Communicate supply chain updates, cost issues, and risk assessments to stakeholders
- Assist in developing supplier qualification plans, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards
Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Teams,SharePoint)
Desired
- Experience with RFx processes, purchasing, or procurement tools is a plus
- Basic knowledge of SQL, Tableau, JIRA, or Confluence is a plus
- Prior internship or work experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management is a plus
Relocation Assistance: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.The pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes junior to senior level students, is $23-32/hr. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelors, Masters, and/or Ph.D. degree in progress or completed is $5,200-$7,500/month. Individual pay is determined by internship role, department, experience, job-related skills, and level of education.
Additional Information
Joby Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
