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 you’re 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.

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 internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs. Minimum Requirements · Current Student, Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher · Enrolled in an accredited college or university and