Procurement Services Internship

Procurement Services Internship

At Colorado Springs Utilities, the work of Procurement Services offers a unique opportunity for college students to gain hands on experience in procurement and supply chain management.  This internship provides exposure to strategic sourcing, procurement practices, and analytics within a dynamic utility environment.  Additionally, you will gain insights into current challenges in the supply chain, such as disruptions from natural disasters, pandemics, and geopolitical tensions. Understand the importance of supply chain resilience, sustainability efforts, and technological integration.

*This is a summer only internship from May 27th through August 8th or 15th depending on school schedule.  

A Procurement Internship offers the following learning opportunity:
 
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement - Gain an overview of strategic sourcing, procurement, and buying practices at Colorado Springs Utilities
Market Research - Assist in market research related to pricing negotiations to support cost savings goals. 
Public Procurement Best Practices - Learn the best practice of public procurement including policy, process and legal aspects related to buying, contracting, solicitations and contract management
Project & Change Management - Develop skills in the development and implementation of business initiatives that support continuous improvement and efficiencies
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Play a vital role in leading existing projects and collaborating with teams across the company
Conference Planning - Assist in the planning and communication of Colorado Springs Utilities annual “Supplier Day."  Collaborate across the company and with suppliers to help plan our half day supplier 

In this position the intern will learn about the critical role of procurement and the many ways we support business needs.  The intern will help develop and deliver various initiatives previously identified as well as identify and propose solutions to areas observed during the internship.  The intern will work closely with the Procurement team on multiple projects and initiatives in a support or lead role while learning valuable insights into the Procurement functions at a public utility.

Who You Are...a student with a passion for supply chain, materials management, project management and logistics and seeking a degree in business with a potential concentration in business management, supply chain management, management, or project management.

*This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position 
*Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc. 
*Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) and be able to provide documentation if requested.  Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify. 

Who We are...Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation.*This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position 
 
Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We do not just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. As a Temporary employee you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation –New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)