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Who We Are
We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
Position Overview
Supply Chain Overview
Working in partnership with operations management, our supply chain team works to create maximum value for the company. It's our job to procure and handle the goods and services that enable ConocoPhillips to deliver on complex projects across the globe.
Everyone on the supply chain team plays a critical role in helping ConocoPhillips to succeed by providing global, commercial, and proactive procurement expertise. Not only do we strive for the effective management of our cost structure, we focus on sourcing strategies that support the company's commitment to safety and environmental and social responsibility.
ConocoPhillips provides opportunities in Supply Chain for various fields, including supply chain, business, and engineering majors.
Description
As a Supply Chain intern, you will be exposed to market analysis, sourcing, contracting, material management, logistics, analytics, and supplier relations. Specific results will be defined by the assigned project, which will differ for each intern. Supply Chain interns will participate in site wide internship activities such as field trips, seminars, social activities, and opportunities to meet senior management. Your supervisor and your mentor will provide mentorship and guidance throughout your internship as well as periodic performance evaluations.
Your internship will culminate with a presentation crafted to showcase your knowledge of your work assignments and other elements of your internship experience.
Assignments will typically be at our sites located in Houston, Texas; Midland, Texas; or Anchorage, Alaska. Typical length of our internships varies from 10 to 14 weeks based on the project and your availability.
Responsibilities may include:
Providing support in sourcing and contracting through market analysis, bidding, bid evaluation and negotiations
Combining analysis of market and/or internal spend trends to assess opportunities for value generation
Performing analysis and preparing dashboards that help in understanding supplier, category, and contract spend and leakage
Utilizing benchmarking, financial statements, market research sources, and public analyst reports to interpret market conditions and/or to evaluate suppliers' performance
Working with suppliers and internal partners to improve transactional purchasing or eCommerce process execution
Performing Contract Analytics (spend to contract, price validation, contract leakage, unit price history) to aid in contract management activities
Identifying key cost drivers for a given category of spend and build or updating cost models
Interacting with suppliers on supplier performance management and contract assurance activities
Evaluating performance and opportunities for improving material management and/or logistics
Basic/Required:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education 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, other related field, or foreign equivalent
Current level in college: Junior, Senior or Graduate Student
Expected graduation date: Fall 2026 through Spring/Fall 2027
A minimum of ten (10) continuous weeks availability for internship
Preferred:
Willing to work in either of these locations: Houston, TX; Midland, TX; or Anchorage, AK
A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Previous internships or co-ops in an energy related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Awareness of upstream oil and gas operational supply chains
Ability to perform independent research in an assigned topic area
Flexibility to fulfill different roles within Supply Chain
Strong knowledge of spreadsheet and analytic tools
Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
All interested candidates must complete an online application at the ConocoPhillips Careers website to be considered for an interview. ConocoPhillips will conduct on-campus interviews at various U.S. universities during the Fall of 2025. If your application progresses to the interview stage, your interview will be scheduled either on campus-if we are conducting interviews at your school-or directly with a recruiter if we are not visiting your campus. To find out if and when we will be visiting your campus, please check with your university's career services office.
To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions, attaching your resume with transcripts, and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of October 31, 2025 .
Apply By:
Oct 31, 2025
Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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