Intern- Indirect Category Leadership Team

Rich Products Corporation•Buffalo, NY

2d•$18 - $24•Remote

About The Position

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose StatementThe ICLT Intern will support the Indirect Category Leadership Team by contributing to multiple sourcing, analytics, and market intelligence initiatives across indirect spend categories. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in strategic sourcing support, spend analysis, supplier research, and opportunity identification within a fast-paced, project-based procurement environment. The intern will work directly with category leaders across multiple initiatives, helping advance sourcing events, identify cost-saving opportunities, support tail spend reduction, and resolve supplier or requisitioner issues. This is a multifaceted, execution-oriented role requiring strong analytical skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. We are happy to consider remote candidates for this role.Key Accountabilities and OutcomesSourcing & Category Support Support category leaders on active sourcing initiatives, renewals, and strategic projects Assist with RFP preparation, supplier comparisons, and documentation Track actions, timelines, and deliverables across multiple category initiatives Spend Analysis & Opportunity Identification • Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities, consolidation potential, and tail spend reduction opportunities Support opportunity sizing using Excel-based analysis and summary outputs • Assist with ad-hoc data requests tied to category strategies and stakeholder questions Supplier & Market Research Conduct market research and open-source intelligence on suppliers, categories, and cost drivers • Support supplier profiling, benchmarking, and background research • Compile insights to support sourcing strategies and stakeholder discussions Tail Spend & Issue Support • Assist in identifying unmanaged or non-compliant spend • Support resolution of supplier, contract, and requisitioner issues • Help document repeat issues and improvement opportunities Reporting & Communication • Create clear, concise summaries and presentations for category leaders Maintain trackers, logs, and supporting documentation for active initiatives Use Copilot and other digital tools to accelerate analysis and content creation Team Collaboration Work across multiple category leaders and initiatives concurrently Follow direction while also operating independently to move work forward Contribute as a reliable, proactive member of the ICLT

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, Economics, or related field) and expected to remain enrolled for the duration of the internship
Strong analytical capability with demonstrated ability to work with data
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Comfortable using Copilot and digital productivity tools to analyze data and generate insights
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work effectively
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions and processes
Self-starter who can work independently with limited supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support varied initiatives across the organization

Responsibilities

Support category leaders on active sourcing initiatives, renewals, and strategic projects
Assist with RFP preparation, supplier comparisons, and documentation
Track actions, timelines, and deliverables across multiple category initiatives
Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities, consolidation potential, and tail spend reduction opportunities
Support opportunity sizing using Excel-based analysis and summary outputs
Assist with ad-hoc data requests tied to category strategies and stakeholder questions
Conduct market research and open-source intelligence on suppliers, categories, and cost drivers
Support supplier profiling, benchmarking, and background research
Compile insights to support sourcing strategies and stakeholder discussions
Assist in identifying unmanaged or non-compliant spend
Support resolution of supplier, contract, and requisitioner issues
Help document repeat issues and improvement opportunities
Create clear, concise summaries and presentations for category leaders
Maintain trackers, logs, and supporting documentation for active initiatives
Use Copilot and other digital tools to accelerate analysis and content creation
Work across multiple category leaders and initiatives concurrently
Follow direction while also operating independently to move work forward
Contribute as a reliable, proactive member of the ICLT