Procurement Internship Program Boston Dynamics in partnership with Hyundai Motor Group

About The program

Boston Dynamics is offering a unique Procurement Internship experience in partnership with Hyundai Motor Group. This program is designed for highly motivated students interested in supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, and global business. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting Boston Dynamics’ procurement organization while also participating in a structured international rotation with Hyundai Motor Group in South Korea.

This internship provides exposure to real world procurement challenges within a fast growing robotics company, combined with a global perspective on manufacturing scale, supplier ecosystems, and corporate operations. While the program is designed to support early career development, full time employment is not guaranteed and is contingent on performance, business need, and approved headcount.

Internship structure

Interns will begin the program on site at Boston Dynamics in the Boston area, where they will be fully embedded within the Procurement organization. During the internship, participants will also take part in a short term rotation in South Korea hosted by Hyundai Motor Group, including a structured inbound program and project based assignment. 

Key responsibilities:

• Support day to day procurement activities across direct and indirect sourcing

• Assist with supplier analysis, cost modeling, and data driven decision making

• Partner with procurement, manufacturing, and engineering stakeholders to support sourcing initiatives

• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to support category strategies

• Help document procurement processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement

• Prepare analysis, summaries, and presentations for procurement leadership

• Participate in cross functional meetings and gain exposure to manufacturing and supply chain operations

• Engage in structured learning and project work during the Hyundai Motor Group rotation

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a foundational understanding of procurement and supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment

• Gain exposure to global sourcing and supplier ecosystems

• Build analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Understand how procurement supports product development, manufacturing scale, and cost management

• Experience cross cultural collaboration in a global corporate environment

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in supply chain management, operations, business, engineering, economics, or a related field 

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team based environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in procurement, manufacturing, and global operations

• Eligibility to work in the United States for the duration of the internship

• Fluent in Korean 

Preferred Qualifications
 

• Previous internship or academic experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, or manufacturing

• Experience working with data analysis tools such as Excel or similar platforms

• Interest in global business or international work experience

• Comfort working across cultures and time zones

Program considerations

The base pay range for this position is between $30.00/hr - $35.00/hr. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

This internship includes international travel as part of the program experience
Interns must be willing and able to travel to South Korea for a short term rotation. Travel logistics and program details will be coordinated by Boston Dynamics and Hyundai Motor Group

Compensation, benefits, and internship policies will follow Boston Dynamics’ standard internship framework