Spring 2027 Procurement Intern
Altar'd State · Knoxville, TN ·
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Category
- Operations
Who Are We?
Stand Out For Good, Inc. is a rapidly growing women’s fashion company with 5 unique brands, in 130+ locations, across 38 states. Our stores feel like a sanctuary - a place of beauty from the inside out. From welcoming experiences and warm associates to thoughtfully curated products, our brands are built upon the founding principles of giving back and making a difference in the World.
Our Mission
“Stand Out. For Good”. At Altar’d State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.
The Procurement Intern will be highly motivated, detail oriented and support the procurement operations that drive our windows, activations, and experiential projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in sourcing, budgeting, logistics, and vendor coordination while providing exposure to cross-functional teamwork and real-world procurement strategy. The intern will assist with financial tracking, allocation planning, and data analysis to help achieve cost-effective, high-quality project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Vendor Support
Assist in sourcing vendors, gathering quotes, and comparing pricing and quality.
Help maintain vendor communication, track order statuses, and support issue resolution related to product quality or delivery.
Update and organize purchase records, contracts, and procurement documentation.
Support tracking of vendor performance and service metrics.
Planning & Allocation
Partner with teams to help prepare allocation plans aligned with project timelines and seasonal needs.
Assist with distributing assets and materials based on store requirements and available inventory.
Support case-pack and linear footage analysis to ensure accurate ordering and efficient allocation.
Budget & Financial Tracking
Assist with tracking project budgets and monitoring actual vs. planned spend.
Gather data for variance analysis and help identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare basic financial summaries or reports for internal review with guidance from the team.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Update procurement dashboards with data on shipping costs, damages, replacements, and other key metrics.
Assist with time-study data collection to help forecast labor needs for installations.
Use Excel to support simple data analysis, trend identification, and reporting tasks.
Logistics & Operations Support
Help coordinate shipping schedules, freight details, and delivery timelines.
Assist in preparing packing specifications and monitoring quality checks for project installations.
Support troubleshooting delays or logistical issues by communicating with internal teams and vendors.
Qualifications
Must have a few days of open availability and be able to work a minimum of 20-25 hours.
Junior, Senior, or recent graduate Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Basic proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros, scenario modeling is a plus).
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Interest in procurement, logistics, or budgeting within a creative or retail environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced setting. #LI-DNI
Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:
#73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023
#4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022
#93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023
#34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022