(Summer 2026) - Central Procurement Specialist- Student, Intern

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI 

**This is a hybrid position working 3 days a week in office, primarily located at our Nuclear Headquarters in Jackson MS.***

This position will be filled as a Central Procurement Specialist – Intern

 

Job Summary / Purpose

The Central Procurement Specialist (Nuclear) Intern will be a temporarily employed full-time college student at an accredited four-year institution of higher learning, who is in a work-study program designed to provide practical work experience in their field of study. This position is ideal for someone majoring in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Industrial Engineering.

The Central Procurement Specialist (Nuclear) Intern is responsible for procuring materials and goods to meet the demands of the business, utilizing advanced supply chain and purchasing knowledge and experience. The role operates with a degree of autonomy but may require minimal supervision or assistance in areas where the intern's knowledge or experience is still developing. The intern will execute progressively more complex and variable scopes of work, understanding the distinctions between catalog and non-catalog spending, and utilizing Entergy's purchasing processes, systems, and tools.

Job Duties / Responsibilities include:

All work will be done under the direction of a senior Procurement Specialist, and often in close cooperation with several other Procurement Specialists. Duties include:

• Developing purchasing options to meet the demands of the business and interacting with business stakeholders, suppliers, and other Supply Chain teams.
• Assessing each material request to utilize the most appropriate sourcing channel, identify the appropriate method of delivery, understand the commercial terms and conditions to ensure accuracy in cost and volumes, and provide reporting, tracking, and expediting as required.
• Performing duties in a manner that ensures materials are obtained in the most cost-effective, efficient, and strategic method, with strict adherence to Entergy's policies, procedures, and core values.
• Completing other duties as assigned by management.

 

Minimum education required of the position:

Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning and must have or be working towards a B.S. Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Enterperneurship, International Business, Business Analytics, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical), or a related field. 

Desired Skills:

• Self-motivated with a drive to deliver results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt

 

Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson 
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 120678
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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