Supply Chain Intern

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

At Xcel Energy our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that here you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills staying ready for change and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support rewards and recognition you need to thrive during your internship and beyond.

Position Summary

Xcel Energy is seeking highly motivated students to join the Supply Chain organization as interns. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting a large complex utility supply chain through projects and day-to-day activities related to procurement sourcing purchasing contract administration records management inventory management material planning logistics warehouse operations supplier coordination governance analytics technology systems and strategic initiatives. Interns will work alongside Supply Chain professionals project managers and business stakeholders to support operational needs maintain accurate procurement and contract records assist with audit readiness and compliance activities monitor contract and purchase order status identify closeout or extension opportunities and help ensure materials and services are available to support safe reliable and cost-effective service to customers. Assignments may vary based on business need candidate interests academic background and location providing exposure to supply chain best practices enterprise procurement processes SAP-based purchasing and inventory tools data analysis demand planning material master data management supplier management risk mitigation and cross-functional collaboration. The internship is designed to help students build business analytical communication problem-solving and leadership skills while contributing to meaningful projects that support business objectives and utility operations.

Teams Hiring:

Procurement & Purchasing Services Material Operations Category Management/Contract Administration Governance/Strategy Strategic Sourcing/Category Management Supplier Management & Performance Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Fleet Operations Logistics and Warehouse and/or Strategic Projects/Process Improvement/Transformation Initiatives and Value Stream Support.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Assist with purchasing sourcing contract supplier and other Supply Chain activities to support daily operations.

- Gather organize and review supply chain data to help identify trends issues and opportunities for improvement.

- Create reports presentations dashboards and status updates that help communicate key information to team members and leaders.

- Support inventory materials logistics warehouse fleet or planning activities that help improve safety service cost and reliability.

- Maintain accurate records documentation and system information to support data quality compliance and audit readiness.

- Contribute to projects process improvements technology updates and change initiatives that strengthen Supply Chain processes.

- Collaborate with Supply Chain team members business partners and suppliers to support project work resolve issues and complete assigned tasks.

This position is for a May 24 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internships initial term based on the candidates successful performance and Xcel Energys business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Current Student Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher

Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance Accounting Economics Logistics Operations Management Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Project Management Data Analytics Business Analytics Management Information Systems Information Systems Industrial Engineering Engineering or a related field of study.

Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications

3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher

Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework

Analytical curiosity and demonstrated problem-solving skills

Interest in procurement sourcing operations and logistics within the energy/utility sector

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications; including Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook and Teams.

Experience with Power BI Power Platform SQL Python SAP Coupa or similar business and analytical tools.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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