2027 Summer Intern: Global Procurement - MBA

PepsiCo•Purchase, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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