What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Summer 2026) - Central Procurement Specialist- Student, Intern position at Entergy?
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI
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:
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
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%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
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.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
Working Conditions
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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.***
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.
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
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%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
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.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
Working Conditions
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
