CPT Procurement Director Jobs
Procurement Director roles on CPT put you in charge of supplier strategy, contract negotiations, and sourcing decisions at a level that directly satisfies the practical training requirement for supply chain, operations, and business degree programs. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must be an integral part of your enrolled curriculum.
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The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shadow Procurement team members, learn about day to day purchasing process
- Work with internal customers and vendors to resolve issues
- Perform analysis such as commodity forecasting, historical spend, and other KPI’s
- Work on clean-up of ERP system data, such as closing out purchase orders
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Supply Chain student
- Intermediate level knowledge in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Excel pivot tables and data analysis is valuable in this role
- Familiarity with an ERP system is a plus
WHY JOIN KINDER MORGAN
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shadow Procurement team members, learn about day to day purchasing process
- Work with internal customers and vendors to resolve issues
- Perform analysis such as commodity forecasting, historical spend, and other KPI’s
- Work on clean-up of ERP system data, such as closing out purchase orders
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Supply Chain student
- Intermediate level knowledge in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Excel pivot tables and data analysis is valuable in this role
- Familiarity with an ERP system is a plus
WHY JOIN KINDER MORGAN
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsProcurement Director CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Director role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes supply chain management, operations, procurement, or business coursework that the role directly supports. Your DSO evaluates whether the specific job duties, not just the title, constitute an integral part of your curriculum. A director-level role with strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract oversight responsibilities aligns well with operations and MBA programs.
Can I do CPT as a Procurement Director at a company that has never hired F-1 students before?
You can, but you'll need to prepare the employer. They'll need to issue an offer letter that meets your school's CPT documentation requirements and confirm they can comply with I-9 employment verification. Many procurement employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and retail have HR infrastructure that handles this, even without prior F-1 experience.
Does full-time CPT as a Procurement Director affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your degree program, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count against OPT regardless of how many months you work. Track your CPT hours carefully with your DSO before accepting a full-time Procurement Director position.
What job duties should a Procurement Director role include to satisfy CPT requirements?
The role should involve strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and spend analysis at a level that applies graduate or upper-division coursework. You can cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for Procurement Directors to identify the core tasks that map to your program's learning objectives, which strengthens your CPT application to your DSO.
Where can I find Procurement Director roles where employers already understand F-1 work authorization?
Migrate Mate lists procurement and supply chain roles from employers with documented work authorization filing history, so you're not spending time explaining CPT eligibility to companies that have no familiarity with F-1 students. Targeting employers who have sponsored international workers before significantly reduces friction in the offer and onboarding process.