Strategic Supply Management Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•City of White Plains, NY

2d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Strategic Supply Management Intern will support the New York Power Authority’s Strategic Supply Management team as it establishes and operates a centralized intake process for Event Services. The process covers sourcing, procurement, and management of services including off-premise catering, external meetings and venue space, promotional items, conference support, and event-related audio-visual services. The intern will also support intake processes for subscriptions and software, sponsorships, memberships, and related requests. The internship provides operational support and hands-on exposure to procurement operations, supplier management, process improvement, category management, stakeholder engagement, and procurement technology platforms. The intern will help support the launch and operation of the Event Services initiative, standardize processes, improve stakeholder engagement, and establish a foundation for future growth. This is a paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship running June 8 through August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. Applicants must be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program; recent graduates are not eligible. Interns must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Requirements

Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 through August 13, 2026.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support internal customer requests.
Maintain intake forms, analyze spend data, and prepare reports.
Help track contracts, suppliers, and category metrics.
Support the development of training materials, FAQs, and process documentation.
Provide general project and administrative support.
Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research, and learn project management skills.
Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals.
Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to continuous improvement of programs.
Complete other assigned projects, which will vary based on focus area.