Procurement Intern

NRECA • Arlington, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

12 Week Summer Internship in NRECA’s Arlington, VA office You must be an Undergraduate Student who will be a Junior or Senior in the Autumn of 2026 to be considered for this program. NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation. Our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement work unit works collaboratively with all NRECA employees to meet procurement needs. We provide effective and timely strategic sourcing, contracting and procurement services. We drive value through skilled negotiations, risk mitigation, supplier performance management and promotion of the National Discounts Program. Opportunities and responsibilities will be primarily focused on working with the Enterprise Resource Planning system, including: Update and ensure accurate information for contracts and suppliers. Support the set-up of and format of the supplier Relationship module Ensure the proper organization of supplier documentation Ensure the proper organization of third-party IT security information coming into the system. Support organization and set up contract information. Support automation and collection of KPI data.

Requirements

• Rising college junior or senior with a major in supply chain management, Accounting, Finance or related focus.
• 3.0 GPA or higher (no academic or corrective action on record); transcripts must be provided
• Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) in the day-to-day tasks.
• Operate various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, printer, or other job-related equipment.
• Learn new systems and processes and quickly incorporate them into the daily work.
• Apply good judgement related to escalating issues and requesting assistance.
• Organize and manage time effectively.
• Pay close attention to detail and review work for quality.
• Team player with good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong communication skills orally and in writing
• Data analytics
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Responsibilities

• Update and ensure accurate information for contracts and suppliers.
• Support the set-up of and format of the supplier Relationship module
• Ensure the proper organization of supplier documentation
• Ensure the proper organization of third-party IT security information coming into the system.
• Support organization and set up contract information.
• Support automation and collection of KPI data.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed