Procurement Leadership Development Program

Kerry•Beloit, WI

10d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is a global leader in taste and nutrition, partnering with food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The Procurement Team at Kerry manages all third-party spending for direct and indirect materials and services, acting as experts in categories like packaging, meats, dairy, ingredients, and indirect services such as energy, engineering, and facilities management. This role involves working closely with category buyers on the sourcing process, collaborating with Kerry's manufacturing sites and supply partners, and potentially traveling to supplier locations. The program aims to develop future leaders in procurement by providing hands-on experience in category management, market analysis, and supplier relations.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Supply Chain, Data Science, Business, Engineering, Economics, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027.
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to learn and utilize AI‑based tools and digital platforms to analyze data, evaluate sourcing scenarios, and enhance procurement efficiency.
Ability to comply with existing/quickly adapt to new processes within the organization
Advanced analytics skills, with the ability to manage complex spreadsheets and similar data
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization
Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
A curious mindset
Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing AI tools, in internship experiences, a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide category and market insight by analyzing both category and market data which will lead to development of sourcing and supply plans, presentations, and market summaries for our business.
Monitor usage/demand by coordinating with site supply chains. Working with R&D to introduce new materials and to identify potential new sources. Networking with stakeholders in other functions such as supply chain, finance, etc.
Leverage AI‑enabled procurement and analytics tools to gather insights, assess supplier options, and support data‑driven decision making.
Work closely with category buyers to source the highest quality materials and services at the best price using a range of tools including tendering.
Jointly working with category buyers to develop and execute a cost savings pipeline.
Working with the category buyers to negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to ensure quality and service requirements are met.
Support buyers on the achievement of our “Beyond the Horizon” sustainability goals and specifically our commitments on responsible sourcing, waste reduction, circular economy, and recyclable packaging.
Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit.