Purchasing Intern

PFG | Performance Good Group • Westlake, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Core-Mark is seeking a Purchasing Intern to join its team of business professionals at its headquarters in Westlake, Texas, for a 12-week summer internship. The program offers hands-on experience, enterprise-wide projects, meaningful assignments, training, and opportunities to learn and develop skills in purchasing. Interns work closely with program managers and receive oversight, mentorship, and training from a Core-Mark leader.

The internship runs from May 24, 2027, through August 6, 2027. The starting pay rate is $22.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, and the intern must work in the office five days per week. Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students expecting to graduate no later than May 2027, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and reside in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex or be willing to relocate.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student expecting to graduate no later than May 2027.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be able to work in-office five days per week and reside in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex or be willing to relocate.
• 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.
• A major or field of study in Finance or Business.

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, DOH, and aged inventory within assigned commodities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure products are received in for billing.
• Receive and review purchase order confirmations and coordinate changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) employer matching, Education Assistance, and Paid Time Off.
• Growth opportunities supporting the food distribution system.
• 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