Purchasing Intern

Performance Food Group • Westlake, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Core-Mark is seeking a Purchasing Intern for its 12-week summer internship program at its headquarters in Westlake, Texas. Interns gain hands-on experience working with business professionals, contributing to enterprise-wide projects and meaningful assignments, and applying concepts through immersive work. Each intern works with a program manager and reports to a Core-Mark leader who provides hands-on training, oversight, and mentorship. The program is intended to help interns explore their career interests, develop new and transferable skills, and gain experience to help evaluate their career choice.

The internship runs from May 24, 2027, through August 6, 2027. The schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, and the role requires working in the office five days per week. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour.

Core-Mark is a marketer of consumer goods serving convenience operators across the United States and Canada. The company describes its workplace as safe and inclusive, with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with expected graduation no later than May 2027.
• Must be able to work in the office five days per week and reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex or be willing to relocate.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Technical experience with data analysis tools and techniques such as SQL, Excel, and Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach.
• Takes ownership of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship in a related field preferred.
• A major or field of study in Finance or Business is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Purchasing leadership.
• Conduct exploratory analysis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities.
• Use large data sets and create data visualizations to deliver insights.
• Assist with procuring new items based on market and customer needs.
• Review and maintain forecasting and inventory levels to help achieve targeted fill rates.
• Manage fill rate, days on hand (DOH), and aged inventory within assigned commodities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure products are received for billing.
• Receive and review purchase order confirmations and coordinate changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

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