Intern, US Supply Chain Projects and Operations

TC Energy

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About the Role

The Student Intern will support procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and contract administration activities across a growing portfolio of projects. This opportunity provides hands-on experience working with suppliers, project teams, and internal stakeholders, contributing to the timely and cost-effective delivery of business initiatives. The intern will gain exposure to procurement processes, contract management, supplier qualification, market intelligence, bid event coordination, and supply market analysis, while helping to support efficient project execution.

What You'll Do

  • Support procurement and sourcing activities for a growing portfolio of projects to help ensure scalable and timely project delivery.
  • Assist with supplier onboarding, supplier qualification processes, and contract management activities.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of purchase orders and related procurement documentation.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, project managers, and internal stakeholders to support on-time and on-budget project delivery.
  • Perform data entry activities and analyze resulting reports.
  • Participate in project site visits and walkthroughs, including travel to project locations as required.
  • Support the management of bid event lifecycles, including question and answer coordination, clarification communications, supplemental bid information, and bid submission instructions.
  • Identify, analyze, and report cost-saving opportunities.
  • Gather, analyze, and distribute market intelligence on supply markets, competitive trends, innovations, alternatives, and input cost drivers.
  • Conduct supplier research, including analysis of financial health, capabilities, strengths, weaknesses, and past performance.
  • Contribute to team initiatives, team events, and collaborative stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Provide support on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Supply Chain Management or related degree program.
  • Completion of at least one academic term prior to the start of the work term in May 2027.
  • Returning to full-time studies immediately following the work term.
  • Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the work term.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management principles.
  • Experience with data analysis, reporting, and research activities.
  • Exposure to supplier management, contract administration, or purchasing processes through coursework, projects, or previous work experience.
  • Understanding of market intelligence gathering and supply market analysis.
  • Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in business, procurement, or supply chain environments.
  • Demonstrate a safety mindset, in a professional and personal setting.
  • Exhibit the TC Energy corporate values and incorporate them into work activities and initiatives.
  • Strong interpersonal and communicative skills to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment.
  • Commitment to building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to accurately analyze information and deal with ambiguity.
  • Experience working in a dynamic and challenging environment, and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively, with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Reflective and committed to continuous improvement and personal development.

Work Term

May 2027 - August 2027

About Our Business

TC Energy is a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

Relocation Eligibility

This position is eligible for our student relocation assistance program.

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