Summer Intern - Purchasing - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric Company; Honolulu (HI); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hawaiian Electric is seeking a Summer Intern in Purchasing for the Oahu area. The program provides mentoring, project‑based tasks, and cross‑functional exposure within the company’s workforce planning team. You will work on real purchasing tasks under a dedicated mentor and gain hands‑on experience in a collaborative environment.

Role is non‑exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Location is on site in Honolulu, HI, with compensation starting at $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a current, active student at a post‑secondary school (college or community college).
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be attending school Fall 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Studying in Supply Chain Management, Business or related fields.

Responsabilités

• SAP payment term alignment and supplier coordination.
• Certificate of insurance follow-up and vendor contact for expiring contracts.
• Initial outreach to vendors with contracts nearing expiration.
• Purchase order closures and related purchasing activities.

Connaissances

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Post-secondary student

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Summer Intern - Purchasing - Oahu

Date:Oct 5, 2026

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813

Company: hawaiianel

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement.

Hawaiian Electric Summer Internships offer students an opportunity to gain real life experience working on professional level projects and \"hands‑on\" challenges. Interns are coached and mentored by employees who are committed to helping the interns develop their technical skills and explore future professional opportunities. At the end of the summer internship, interns have an opportunity to present their achievements and lessons learned to members of Hawaiian Electric's management team.

The Hawaiian Electric Summer Internship Program is a project‑based experience with a dedicated mentor. Interns will be assigned an individual mentor with whom they will work closely to research and execute an objective‑based project. Interns will also participate in cross‑functional activities to learn more about life as part of the Hawaiian Electric 'ohana. Past activities include a tour of a power plant, former intern social, panel on professional career pathways and a professional development workshop. Interns can expect events periodically throughout the summer to meet and interact with other interns, and will present their project deliverables together in an open forum presentation at the end of their session.

Project Details:

SAP payment term alignment; certificate of insurance follow-up; initial reach out to vendors with contracts nearing expiration; purchase order closures; other

Program Requirements:

• Must be a current, active student at a post‑secondary school (college or community college)




• Must be in good academic standing




• Must be attending school Fall 2027




• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0




• Studying in the area of Supply Chain Management, Business or other related fields

  
  

  *For Summer 2027, we will accept applications from students whose expected graduation date is December 2027 or later.

  
  

  We cannot consider your application without a Official digital copy of your transcript.

  
  

  Official eTranscripts must come directly from your institution's Registrar. You may have an official eTranscript sent electronically via your Registrar's service such as Parchment or Student Clearinghouse in advance of your application. Address the Registrar eTranscript request to the Workforce Planning Department at: [e-mail] ([e-mail]) . If you have financial constraints that prohibit you from obtaining an official copy, please contact us.

  
  

  Role: Non-Exempt

  
  

  Number of Vacancies: 1

  
  

  Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

  
  

  Work Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

  
  

  Lunch: 30 minutes

  
  

  Location:Maui

  
  

  Compensation:Starting at $21.00/hr

Applicant Certification

1. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;




2. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;




3. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter‑company transfer; and




4. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references and employment history.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy‑related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) (https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/documents/about_us/affiliate_transaction/20190124_affiliate_transaction_requirements.pdf) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018‑0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025‑0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate‑Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market:HonoluluNearest Secondary Market:Hawaii