Foodbuy Procurement Summer Internship Program (Hybrid, Charlotte, NC) (Charlotte)

Foodbuy Procurement Summer Internship Program

The goal of Foodbuy's Internship program is to provide an opportunity to engage in impactful projects acquiring hands-on data analytics experience across departments in the organization while balancing professional development and leadership growth sessions within a dynamic, hybrid work environment. You will be placed on a team supporting one of our departments, some examples are Category Development, Sourcing, Account Management, Distribution, Data Intelligence or Compliance.

What are some highlights of the team I may be placed on?

• Category Development is responsible for managing and growing their assigned categories and suppliers.
• Sourcing negotiates trade agreements with vendors, monitors market changes, financial targets, first time contracts, and contract expirations. They also mitigate out of contract price increases and helps develop alternate sources of supply.
• Compass Account Management is responsible for building strong relationships between Foodbuy and the Compass sectors or Members.
• Data Intelligence ensures we receive purchase data and calculate rebates and other financial metrics so we can accurately bill suppliers. There are many sub-teams that all help in maintaining the integrity of our data.
• Distribution manages the contracts and relationships between Foodbuy and our distribution partners.
• Compliance helps drive procurement towards contracted items.

In this internship program you can expect exposure to the below :

Requirements :

At this time, employment-based visa and permanent residency sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Foodbuy is an equal opportunity employer. At Foodbuy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.