About the role#
As a Supply Chain intern, you will gain exposure to market analysis, sourcing, contracting, material management, logistics, and supplier relations. You will work on specific projects defined by your team, with guidance from a supervisor and mentor. The internship includes participation in site-wide activities such as seminars, field trips, and opportunities to connect with senior management. Your internship will conclude with a presentation summarizing your work and experience.
What you'll do#
- Support sourcing and contracting through market analysis, bidding, bid evaluation, and negotiations.
- Analyze market and internal spend trends to identify value generation opportunities.
- Create dashboards to track supplier, category, and contract spend.
- Interpret market conditions and evaluate supplier performance using financial statements, benchmarking, and research reports.
- Collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to improve transactional purchasing and eCommerce processes.
- Perform contract analytics to support contract management activities.
- Build and update cost models by identifying key cost drivers for specific spend categories.
- Manage supplier performance and contract assurance activities.
- Evaluate opportunities to improve logistics and material management.
What you'll need#
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship is not available.
- Current enrollment as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Energy Management, Energy Commerce, Finance, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Availability for a minimum of ten continuous weeks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to perform independent research.
- Awareness of upstream oil and gas operational supply chains.
- Previous internship or co-op experience in an energy-related field is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Houston, Texas; Midland, Texas; or Anchorage, Alaska.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips is a global oil and gas company focused on finding and producing oil and natural gas. Founded in 2012, the firm operates in 13 countries. It maintains its headquarters in Houston, Texas. The company employs over 16,000 people.
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