Procurement Intern

Bumble Bee Foods • San Diego, CA

2d • $24 - $25

About The Position

Position Summary The Procurement Intern will support the Tuna Procurement team by assisting with tuna sourcing and sustainability activities, cost management, and invoice processing within SAP. This role provides hands-on exposure to global seafood procurement operations and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across cultures. The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish, has the ability for international travel, and interested in building a career in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing. This internship may be eligible for consideration as a full-time position upon successful completion of the internship, based on performance, business needs, and role availability. Key Responsibilities Support the Tuna Procurement team with day-to-day sourcing and procurement activities Assist with cost tracking, cost analysis, and cost management related to tuna procurement Process, review, and reconcile supplier invoices in SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Sustainability, Operations) to resolve invoice or pricing discrepancies Support supplier communications, including coordination with Spanish-speaking vendors Assist with documentation, reporting, and data entry related to procurement activities Participate in special projects related to sourcing strategy, supplier performance, or process improvement Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Aquaculture, Business or a related field Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis Interest in procurement, sourcing, and global supply chain operations Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 20% as required Preferred Qualifications Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems Prior internship or coursework related to procurement, supply chain, or finance Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional, multicultural environment Manage and utilize AI-enabled tools to support business reporting, data analysis, and decision-making Competencies Analytical thinking Problem-solving Adaptability and flexibility Strong follow-through and accountability Collaborative mindset What You'll Gain Real-world experience supporting global procurement operations Exposure to SAP and cost management processes Opportunities to work with international suppliers Professional development within a fast-paced supply chain environment Compensation The pay for this internship is $24.00 - $25.00 per hour. Please note, however, that Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, in its sole discretion, may modify the above compensation. ABOUT THE BUMBLE BEE SEAFOOD COMPANY The Bumble Bee Seafood Company is passionately pursuing its purpose of feeding people's lives through the power of the ocean. We are an iconic 125-year-old year-old fishing company that consistently aims to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable food to consumers while working hard to find new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. Bumble Bee is firmly anchored in a commitment to connect the world to the ocean by re-defining sourcing, producing, and enjoying products from and inspired by the ocean. Bumble Bee's full line of seafood and specialty protein products are marketed in the U.S., Canada and over 50 markets globally under leading brands including Bumble Bee®, Brunswick®, Clover Leaf®, Snow's®, and Beach Cliff®. For more information about the company, visit TheBumbleBeeCompany.com. For product information, visit www.BumbleBee.com. Interested candidates should apply to: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Human Resources Representative. Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Aquaculture, Business or a related field Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis Interest in procurement, sourcing, and global supply chain operations Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 20% as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Aquaculture, Business or a related field
• Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
• Interest in procurement, sourcing, and global supply chain operations
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 20% as required

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems
• Prior internship or coursework related to procurement, supply chain, or finance
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional, multicultural environment
• Manage and utilize AI-enabled tools to support business reporting, data analysis, and decision-making

Responsibilities

• Support the Tuna Procurement team with day-to-day sourcing and procurement activities
• Assist with cost tracking, cost analysis, and cost management related to tuna procurement
• Process, review, and reconcile supplier invoices in SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Sustainability, Operations) to resolve invoice or pricing discrepancies
• Support supplier communications, including coordination with Spanish-speaking vendors
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and data entry related to procurement activities
• Participate in special projects related to sourcing strategy, supplier performance, or process improvement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees