Procurement Intern
About The Position
Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Procurement Intern to join our team in Raleigh, NC. We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond. We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally. We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy. We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Rising seniors preferred
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Confident communicator who can build relationships and navigate professional discussions.
- Interest in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or business operations.
- Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.
- Preferred exposure to data analysis, sourcing, procurement, or supply chain concepts through coursework or previous experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to support daily local travel to customer locations and company events.
Responsibilities
- Analyze spend data to identify trends and savings opportunities.
- Support sourcing projects and Request for Proposal (RFP) activities.
- Coordinate meetings, supplier communications, and proposal reviews.
- Partner with departments such as Fleet, Production, Warehouse, and IT to understand business needs.
- Assist with supplier and stakeholder management activities.
- Learn procurement policies, sourcing processes, and contract-related considerations.
- Shadow procurement team members and participate in cross-functional training.
- Support business reviews, supplier evaluations, and procurement documentation.
Benefits
- Starting hourly pay for this position is set based on location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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