Procurement Intern

Rich Products Corporation • Buffalo, NY

22h

About The Position

The Procurement Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the USC Ingredients team by contributing to three key initiatives: artificial color removal, tariff management, and pricing sheet maintenance.

Requirements

• MBA or undergraduate student pursuing Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Strong Excel, statistical, and spreadsheet analysis skills with a strong understanding of Economics and Financial Analysis.
• Strong communication (written & verbal) skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement and cross-functional teams to maintain data on current raw materials (RCMs) and finished goods (FG) utilizing artificial colors, and track new RCMs utilizing natural ingredients.
• Conduct analysis related to artificial color usage, including spend and price impact.
• Work closely with the R&D team to track and manage samples.
• Prepare necessary information to identify and source new ingredients without artificial colors.
• Collaborate with buyers to complete and maintain pricing sheets.
• Work with the RME team to track new items and update pricing sheets accordingly.
• With the support of the new Procurement Data Manager, develop solutions to address special pricing scenarios (e.g., weekly/monthly and contract pricing).
• Assist the Ingredients team with other projects as time permits to provide bandwidth for procurement category leads to meet business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed