Intern, Supply Chain 2027

ConocoPhillips • Anchorage, AK

3d

About The Position

ConocoPhillips is hiring Supply Chain interns for 2027. The internship provides exposure to market analysis, sourcing, contracting, material management, logistics, analytics, and supplier relations. Assignments and specific results vary by project. Interns also participate in site-wide activities, including field trips, seminars, social activities, and opportunities to meet senior management. A supervisor and mentor provide guidance and periodic performance evaluations. The internship concludes with a presentation showcasing the intern’s work assignments and overall internship experience.

Assignments are typically based in Houston, Texas; Midland, Texas; or Anchorage, Alaska. Internships typically last 10 to 14 weeks, depending on the project and the intern’s availability. At least 10 continuous weeks of availability are required.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for an entity other than the current employer and/or educational institution.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Energy Management, Energy Commerce, Finance, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, another related field, or a foreign equivalent.
• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Expected graduation date must be Fall 2027 through Spring/Fall 2028.
• Available for a minimum of 10 continuous weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work in Houston, Texas; Midland, Texas; or Anchorage, Alaska.
• Cumulative and major GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Previous internships or co-ops in an energy-related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Awareness of upstream oil and gas operational supply chains.
• Ability to conduct independent research on an assigned topic.
• Flexibility to fulfill different roles within Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of spreadsheet and analytic tools.
• Ability to develop effective solutions from available information and make timely, safe, and ethical decisions.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate across organizational boundaries to achieve goals.
• Takes ownership of actions, follows through on commitments, holds others accountable, and stands up for what is right.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and contracting through market analysis, bidding, bid evaluation, and negotiations.
• Analyze market and/or internal spending trends to assess value-generation opportunities.
• Analyze data and prepare dashboards to understand supplier, category, and contract spending and leakage.
• Use benchmarking, financial statements, market research, and public analyst reports to interpret market conditions and/or evaluate supplier performance.
• Work with suppliers and internal partners to improve transactional purchasing or eCommerce processes.
• Perform contract analytics, including spend-to-contract, price validation, contract leakage, and unit price history, to support contract management.
• Identify key cost drivers for a spending category and build or update cost models.
• Interact with suppliers on supplier performance management and contract assurance activities.
• Evaluate performance and opportunities to improve material management and/or logistics.
• Participate in site-wide internship activities and prepare a concluding presentation about the internship experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern