Supplier Development Intern
GoMaterials
Montreal, QC, Canada
CAD 19-19 / hour + Equity
About the role:
We’re looking for a driven and communicative Supplier Development Intern to join our supply chain team. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoy getting things done over the phone, this role is for you. This is an 8-month internship. You’ll support our supplier acquisition efforts by reaching out to landscaping suppliers across North America, helping us build and qualify our supplier network. You’ll gain hands-on experience in B2B outreach, procurement, and CRM management.
What you'll do:
- Conduct outbound outreach (calls and emails) to prospective suppliers to acquire inventory lists and catalogs
- Research and identify new supplier prospects across target regions
- Qualify new supplier leads against GoMaterials’ standards for product fit, geography, and reliability
- Manage the end-to-end supplier onboarding process, including qualification calls and documentation Supplier Relationship Management (20%)
- Maintain ongoing supplier relationships — follow up on open items, resolve friction, and drive partnership alignment
- Process and organize incoming supplier catalogs and inventory updates per established SOPs
- Manage the inventory inbox and triage supplier communications Data & CRM Management (10%)
- Keep the CRM current with accurate supplier contacts and business information
- Fill and process customer request forms accurately
- Coordinate with the Inventory Management team to hand off updated availability and flag data issues
- Support process documentation and contribute to building institutional knowledge about the supplier network
What you’ll bring:
Degree in business, supply chain, communications, or a related field (in progress)
Available to work full-time
Written and spoken proficiency in English
Comfortable making high-volume outbound calls and emails
Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple supplier threads at once
Detail-oriented approach to data entry and CRM hygiene
Self-starter who can work through a list independently without constant direction
Comfortable with a fast-paced, ever-changing startup environment
Nice to Have:
Bilingual - French or Spanish
Prior internship or co-op experience in sales, procurement, or a related field
Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot preferred)
Exposure to B2B outreach or account coordination
Interest in or knowledge of landscaping, horticulture, or the green industry
19 - 19 CAD