Procurement Intern - Summer 2026

Russell Stover•Kansas City, MO

19h

About The Position

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! Join us for an eleven‑week summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment. A day in the life… As a Procurement Intern, you will gain hands on experience with end-to end procurement process, helping ensure materials, packaging, and production timelines stay on track. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, assist in monitoring key workflows, and contribute to reporting and analysis that drive informed decision making. This internship is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn how procurement functions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and who enjoys problem solving, organization and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a graduation between December 2026 and June 2028.
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Interest in the consumer packaged goods or manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Support the tracking and maintenance of packaging requirements to ensure all FD&C updates are accurately reflected.
Monitor tasks within the RSC Intervals process and identify where each item sits in the workflow.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to help move interval tasks toward timely completion.
Prepare and distribute daily or weekly material alerts to highlight potential shortages and keep stakeholders informed.
Track upcoming purchase orders and verify that materials are scheduled to arrive ahead of production needs.
Adjust delivery timelines as needed when production schedules shift.
Investigate and follow up on past‑due purchase orders to resolve delays.
Assist in developing a dashboard that visualizes week‑over‑week production changes, partnering with IT to build and refine reporting tools.
Participate in weekly check-ins with your manager
Attend professional development workshops and networking events
Deliver a final presentation showcasing your project outcomes and learnings.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.