2027 Summer Intern: Global Procurement - MBA

PepsiCo•Purchase, NY

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. PepsiCo Global Procurement is focused on a One North America strategy composed of both the Beverages and Foods business (roles available in Purchase, NY and Plano, TX). The Procurement function is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver best-in-class economics, supply assurance, innovation, and sustainability practices for both people and the planet. Procurement is a highly collaborative organization that partners across many functions within the company, including R&D (scientists and engineers to develop industry-leading ingredients and packaging), Marketing (ensure supplier capabilities grow in line with future-looking consumer insights), Finance and Legal (robust analysis and reporting metrics and competitor intel, and best-in-class agreements with external industries), and Manufacturing Plants (facilities that efficiently produce the snacks and beverages that make consumers smile across the globe) to name a few. Global Procurement develops deep industry knowledge and delivers competitive advantage to PEP by negotiating best-in-class sourcing strategies across the following areas: Packaging (cans, bottles, chip bags, etc.) Ingredients (Seasonings & Flavors, Vegetable Oils, Potatoes, Sugar, Corn, etc.) Supply Assurance (planning & analysis, logistics, manufacturing, etc.) Commodity Risk Management (hedging programs, risk mitigation, competitive analysis, etc.) Indirects (IT, Marketing Equipment, Services, etc)

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration degree
3+ years of related work experience
Highly motivated self-starter
Highly focused, analytical thinkers
Cross-functional collaborators with strong communication and influencing skills
Proven people/project leadership throughout your career (academic or professional)
Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly
Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
Ability to give/receive constructive feedback
Graduate with an MBA degree within one (1) year of internship completion (Dec 2027 or May 2028).
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge and/or experience with a consumer packaged goods corporation is preferred
Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, operations, supply chain, or consulting is preferred

Responsibilities

The internship program will be approximately 10 weeks over the summer months.
An internship in Global Procurement at PepsiCo is an opportunity to independently solve a critical business problem.
Each intern is presented with a timely question for their team and challenged to think strategically to provide a provocative and comprehensive recommendation during their final presentation.
This structure mirrors the project-based work process of full-time employees.
Although this process lends itself to great autonomy in setting the agenda, workflow and output, interns have the full support of their managers and the broader Global Procurement function.
As a class, PepsiCo interns are availed of best-in-class exposure to senior leadership, education on the myriad pieces of the global PepsiCo organization, and opportunities to build relationships with fellow interns across PepsiCo through a summer calendar packed with fun events.
Each MBA intern in Global Procurement will be assigned to one of the above categories and will: Develop comprehensive procurement strategies and programs that improve quality, productivity, sustainability and innovation
Develop expertise in procurement fundamentals and categories
Develop functional knowledge including Cost Management, Responsible & Ethical Sourcing, etc.
Gain exposure to category contracts and supplier management
Gather and analyze data to provide meaningful insights
Work with cross-functional global teams on unique and focused project work
GP internships will be located in Plano, TX or Purchase, NY.