Supply Chain Intern

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.

• 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.
• 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 you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
• Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .
• Non-Bargaining
• The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $19.50 to $24.50 per hour
• This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays
• Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26
• All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.