Supply Chain Intern

Xcel Energy

. Support procurement, sourcing, purchasing, contract administration, records management, inventory management, material planning, logistics, warehouse operations, supplier coordination, governance, analytics, technology systems, and strategic initiatives.

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities while supporting procurement, sourcing, and supply chain activities. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalyticsMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyPower BI ExperienceProcurement and Sourcing

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisInventory ManagementLogistics CoordinationContract AdministrationMaterial PlanningSupplier CoordinationProcess ImprovementGovernanceAnalyticsProject Management

Soft Skills

Analytical CuriosityProblem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsPower BIPower PlatformSQLPythonSAP

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorUtility SectorSupply Chain ActivitiesOperational EfficiencyCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support procurement, sourcing, purchasing, contract administration, records management, inventory management, material planning, logistics, warehouse operations, supplier coordination, governance, analytics, technology systems, and strategic initiatives.
Assist with purchasing, sourcing, contract, supplier, and other Supply Chain activities to support daily operations.
Gather, organize, and review supply chain data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
Create reports, presentations, dashboards, and status updates for team members and leaders.
Support inventory, materials, logistics, warehouse, fleet, or planning activities to improve safety, service, cost, and reliability.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and system information for data quality, compliance, and audit readiness.
Contribute to projects, process improvements, technology updates, and change initiatives.
Collaborate with Supply Chain team members, business partners, and suppliers to support projects, resolve issues, and complete assigned tasks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
Able to commute to the designated work location in-person, per the hybrid work policy
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs