Summer 2025: Supply Chain

EPCOR is hiring a Supply Chain Summer Student for a full-time paid internship in Glendale, AZ, for Summer 2025. The role involves procurement functions, data analysis, contract management, and supporting buyers with procurement transactions. Interns will work on a keystone project, gain exposure to supply chain processes, and participate in networking and training opportunities. Candidates must be enrolled in a Business or Commerce program and available to work full-time.
Summer 2025: - Supply Chain

Highlights of the job

At EPCOR, we are deeply committed to our community and believe in fostering the growth of future leaders. We are looking for students who want to develop their careers in an environment where their work truly makes a difference and has a lasting impact.

We are hiring a Supply Chain Summer Student for a full-time paid internship located at Glendale, AZ.

In this role, you will be accountable for the day-to-day procurement functions within the US Shared Services Supply Chain group. You will provide purchasing expertise to business partners, ensuring compliance with current purchasing and EPCOR policies within specified time frames. You'll gain exposure to the P2P (Purchase to Pay) and S2C (Source to Contract) processes and work on a keystone project to see Supply Chain in practice.

What you'd be responsible for:
• Conduct a final work experience keystone project: EPCOR USA Spend Data Categorization, involving data analysis, data mining, categorizing spend, and understanding our operations, suppliers, and contractors. Provide a report and presentation on findings and recommendations at the end of the term.
• Organize and clean the contracts repository to ensure a historical record of all agreements. Work with key vendors or internal business partners to seek contracts and upload them into the EPCOR ERP (Oracle).
• Assist in SharePoint site management and new content creation.
• Support Buyers in coordinating, triaging, and processing procurement transactions, such as requisitions and purchase orders that meet business requirements.
• Support completion of procurement-related forms (supplier registrations, etc.).
• Create, revise, and manage Blanket Purchase Agreements within Oracle.
• Assist/support the competitive bidding process (RFP/RFQ) and contract administration in accordance with EPCOR policies.
• Monitor, respond, and/or action all inquiries generated through the department shared e-mail account(s).
• Provide timely and responsive customer service to customers, resolving issues and advancing complex concerns as required.
• Provide supplemental support and emergency back-up for other department administrative functions (i.e., fleet).
• Advise and make recommendations to stakeholders with respect to potential procurement risks and support stakeholders on the purchase to pay (P2P) process.
• Handle ad hoc projects as requested.

In return, we'll provide:
• A cohort-based opportunity to network with professionals in the water industry as well as your fellow interns
• Site tours to gain firsthand experience of our operations and projects
• Resume building and interview practice sessions to help you prepare for your future career
• Access to exclusive workshops and training sessions led by industry experts
• Opportunities to participate in community outreach and sustainability initiatives
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued
• Fun team-building activities and social events to foster connections and camaraderie

What's required to be successful:
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, ideally in a Business or Commerce related program
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day starting in May 2025
• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Demonstrated proficiency with the following systems/software:
• Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• MS Excel (intermediate or higher level of skill preferred)
• MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

Other important facts about this job

We've been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We're proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:
• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time