Supply Chain Summer Internship 2027

CenterPoint Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits eligibility begins on your第一

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy is offering an internship in its Procurement Organization in Houston. You will learn hands-on about our business and the utility industry while supporting Source-to-Pay activities under the supervision of the Procurement Manager.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and data analysis, with exposure to SAP, supplier interactions, bid events, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value for the organization this summer.

Qualifications

• Currently a Junior attaining Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years education towards one of the following majors: Supply Chain, Finance, Materials Management, Project Management, Business, Logistics, or other related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including strong Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform SAP transactions and other duties as required by CNP Procurement personnel.
• Assist in the procurement of standard materials and services from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability, and other business requirements.
• Execute RFX activities in conjunction with ongoing bid events.
• Extract, sort, format, interpret and communicate out various data analyses.
• Collaborate with the other Summer Intern(s) on a group project that creates a positive impact on the Procurement organization and ultimately CenterPoint Energy.
• Develop a working knowledge of associated procurement systems and processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress (Junior) in Supply Chain, Finance, Materials Management, Project Management, Business, Logistics

Tools

SAP

Job description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly talented and motivated student to join our team as an intern within CenterPoint Energy's Procurement Organization. The intern will work with various members of the Procurement Organization, operations & management teams to learn hands‑on about our business and the utility industry. Under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, the intern will be responsible for learning and engaging in the associated duties and activities within the Source-to-Pay functions

Essential Functions

• Perform SAP transactions and other duties as required by CNP Procurement personnel.
• Assist in the procurement of standard materials and services from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability, and other business requirements.
• Execute RFX activities in conjunction with ongoing bid events.
• Extract, sort, format, interpret and communicate out various data analyses.
• Collaborate with the other Summer Intern(s) on a group project that creates a positive impact on the Procurement organization and ultimately CenterPoint Energy.
• Develop a working knowledge of associated procurement systems and processes.

Education Description

• Currently a Junior attaining Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years education towards one of the following majors: Supply Chain, Finance, Materials Management, Project Management, Business, Logistics, or other related fields

Experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including strong Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint capabilities.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Intern
Posting Start Date: 09/15/2026
Posting End Date: 10/04/2026

These contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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