Strategic Supply Management Intern

NYPA•White Plains, NY

15h

About The Position

The New York Power Authority is hiring a Strategic Supply Management Intern to provide operational support for the launch and day-to-day administration of its Event Services intake initiative. The process is intended to centralize and standardize sourcing, procurement, and management of event-related 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 offers hands-on exposure to procurement operations, supplier management, process improvement, category management, stakeholder engagement, and procurement technology platforms. The intern will help establish standardized processes, improve stakeholder engagement, and build a scalable foundation for the initiative. This is a paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship running from 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. Candidates 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 is required.
Recent graduates are not eligible for the Developmental Internship program.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship from 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 program improvement.
Complete other projects as assigned, which will vary based on focus area.