Strategic Supply Chain Associate - (INTERNSHIP)

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality.

About the Role

This internship position provides direct support to the Senior Director, Strategic Supply Chain Management (SCM). The intern will gain hands-on experience across multiple supply chain disciplines, including Direct Strategic Sourcing, Indirect Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Bottoming Cycle, Diamond Procurement Network (DPN), Cost Management, and the Power+ Supply Chain Transformation Program. The role offers exposure to procurement processes, supplier relationship management, contract administration, category strategy development, cost management methodologies, and enterprise-wide supply chain transformation initiatives.

The learning objectives include developing a foundational understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement operations, supplier management, supply chain analytics, cost optimization, capacity planning, and transformation program management while supporting business objectives and customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives across Direct and Indirect Strategic Sourcing category management teams.
• Assist with supplier capacity planning activities, long-term sourcing strategies, and supplier relationship management efforts.
• Support the Bottoming Cycle Supply Chain team with procurement activities, supplier coordination, and project execution requirements.
• Assist with Diamond Procurement Network (DPN) initiatives, including supplier engagement, performance tracking, and process standardization.
• Support Cost Management projects through data collection, spend analysis, benchmarking, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to Power+ Supply Chain Transformation Program activities, including process improvement projects, dashboard development, reporting, and data analytics.
• Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards and KPI reports using Power BI, Excel, and other digital tools.
• Assist leadership in analyzing supplier performance, spend trends, sourcing opportunities, capacity utilization, and operational risks.
• Support the management of approved vendor lists (AVL), supplier qualifications, and supplier performance metrics.
• Prepare RFQs, support bid evaluations, and assist sourcing teams with supplier negotiations and purchasing activities.
• Create, revise, and track purchase orders within SAP and support procurement process compliance.
• Maintain supply chain records, sourcing documentation, contract files, and supplier-related information.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with Commercial Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Assist with preparation of presentations, business reviews, executive updates, and strategic sourcing reports for leadership.
• Participate in supplier meetings, project reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen supply chain performance.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Strategic SCM and functional leadership.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures; report all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts and leadership to achieve departmental, company, and individual goals and objectives.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit; communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree (B.S.) at a four-year college or university pursuing Supply Chain or General Business degree and have interest in learning or experience with supply chain. Junior year students preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and basic database.
• Must have experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc. a plus), PowerPoint.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau is a plus.
• Must be open to learning new programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate job tasks, goals, and projects to global sourcing staff as well as manage and delegate when necessary.

Schedule

Must be able to work 16-28 hours a week minimum. During the school year, students can work a maximum of 28 hours a week during business hours. During school breaks and summer, can work up to 40 hours a week as needed. The internship length is a minimum of 1 year and could extend longer or turn into a full-time position with approved headcount. Target start date is October 12th, and must be able to work over the summer.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.