Hardware Sourcing Intern

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

Base is looking for a Sourcing Intern to help build and manage supplier relationships, support product development and manufacturing, and contribute to our sourcing strategy. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure the right suppliers, materials, and processes are in place to support our product roadmap. The role will primarily focus on general hardware manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Create and run requests for proposals (RFPs).

• Develop cost models.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.

• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.

• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for existing and new products.

• Ensure suppliers are prepared to deliver on prototype builds, product ramp-up, and mass production.

• Present recommendations on contract awards, cost reviews, and supply chain risk assessments.
  

What You’ll Bring

• Strong Excel and spreadsheet analysis skills.

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• A flexible, solutions-oriented mindset.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience or coursework related to hardware manufacturing, supply chain, or operations.

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:

• In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

• Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.

• Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

• Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

• Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

• Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.