Strategic Sourcing Intern-1

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular, full-time employees. This is a full-time position from January to August 2027. Interns will be working primarily with a member of the Supply Chain group and will support sourcing processes, transformation initiatives, category management and other supply chain activities. As an intern you will assist in various Supply Chain initiatives which could include developing should-cost financial and economic models, supplier and market intelligence, assisting in request for proposal development and analysis, gathering data for demand planning and process improvements or assisting in inventory/material processes.

Requirements

• Student status (graduate or undergraduate) in a business or technical program from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4 point scale is required.
• Basic understanding of analytical and statistical approaches to problem solving.
• Financial accounting experience.
• Good understanding of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills in additional to a high level of initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Course work or concentration in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Math, or Data Analytics preferred.
• Completed course work through the junior level with a GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Previous experience in the supply chain area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Planning, Quality Management, Procurement Projects, Inventory, Supplier Diversity, Contracting and other Supply Chain related functions.
• Support sourcing processes, transformation initiatives, category management and other supply chain activities.
• Assist in developing should-cost financial and economic models.
• Assist in supplier and market intelligence.
• Assist in request for proposal development and analysis.
• Gather data for demand planning and process improvements.
• Assist in inventory/material processes.
• Assist in Supply Chain Group meetings.
• Execute and present a key project deliverable to Executives at the end of the summer internship program.

Benefits

• Housing stipend to interns and co-ops who are temporarily relocating, if minimum housing stipend requirements (living & attending school 50+ miles away from your working location) are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed