Procurement Intern

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Edison, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Intern will gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry while supporting department operations and contributing to projects. The internship includes opportunities to work with other interns and C&S employees, build professional networks, and participate in professional development and social activities.

The intern will support department administration, documentation, process improvement, and data-related work. Responsibilities include analyzing customer buying habits and past trends, developing demand forecasts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and customers to apply research findings. The intern will also complete special projects and present the completion of learning objectives at the end of the internship.

This is a paid, 12-week internship running from May to August in Edison, New Jersey. The position is based in an office environment, with an office temperature of 65°F to 75°F.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Will have completed sophomore year by the start of the internship.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Currently majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, or Operations Management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn and contribute.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Proficiency with Google's suite of products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas and insights.
• Help enhance department tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Gain exposure to and knowledge of department functions.
• Build positive professional relationships across departments.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the manager.
• Deliver an end-of-internship presentation showcasing completion of learning objectives.
• Collect, review, cleanse, and interpret data on customer buying habits.
• Use data to create forecasts of customer demand.
• Research past trends to inform future efforts.
• Work with internal stakeholders and customers to implement research findings.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Meaningful, hands-on work experience related to the intern's course of study.
• Professional development through online courses and instructor-led workshops.
• Dedicated mentor and buddy support, including shadowing opportunities.
• Social events and team-building activities with fellow interns and the department.
• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern